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
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
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
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
Victorian Opal Garnet Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an Antique Victorian - Edwardian 14K Gold Ring with five gorgeous natural round Opals of stunning beauty.
Opal, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,658Sale Price|50% Off
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
$1,921Sale Price / item|44% Off
Black Opal, Sapphires, Peridots 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal, sapphires, peridots, topazs 14k gold ring. Genuine opal ring. Opal 14k gold cocktail ring.
Topaz, Black Opal, Sapphire, Peridot, Opal, 14k Gold
Ming's Hawaii Dragon Dome Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.7 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Height: 10.1 mm tall Condition: Preowned...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pandora Poetic Pink Droplet Ring in 14K Gold
By Pandora
Located in Honolulu, HI
Pandora Poetic Pink Droplet Ring in 14K Gold. This stunning ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold with a high polish finish.
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Longevity Large Rectangular Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.8 Grams Ring Size: 8 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Height: 23.2 mm tall Condition: Preow...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Opal and Round Diamond Oblong Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Opal and diamonds Opal Shape: Oval cabochon cut Opal Color: White Opal Phenomena: Displaying play of color Opal Mineral: Natural opal Opal Tota...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15.00 Carat Cabochon Light Green Jade Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Jade Jade Count: 1 Jade Cut: Square Cabochon Jade Total Carat Weight: 15.0 carats Jade Color: Light Green Ring Weight: 8.3 grams Band Width: 2....
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Red Coral Ring 14 Karat Gold Navette Marquise Red Coral Cabochon
Located in New York, NY
The ring is hallmarked 14K. The ring weighs 4.3 grams.
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Star Sapphire & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This standout ring features a soft, misty blue center stone with a gentle glow that shifts beautifully when the light moves across its surface. The cabochon shape gives it a smooth, ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Imperial Green Jadeite Jade Ring -14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Oval shape cabochon imperial green jadeite jade ring, bezel set in 14k yellow gold.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Cut Turquoise Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Turquoise & Diamonds Turquoise Cut: Oval cabochon Turquoise Color: Teal blue Turquoise Shape: Oval cabochon cut Turquoise Variety: Turquoise D...
Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
42.23 Carat Oval Cabochon Orange Agate Statement Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 14.5 Step into a world of bold elegance with this extraordinary statement ring, featuring a mesmerizing oval-shaped agate cabochon. Set in luxurious 14 karat yellow gold,...
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Cabochon Cut Ruby and Opal Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive cabochon cut ruby and opal ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$960Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Rubies, Diamonds and Opals
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
July birthstone ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 2.9 g. depends from size Gemstones: 1.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Nephrite Jade Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1960
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An elegant vintage ring by Strellman's Dramatic Jewelry Company, centered with a nephrite jade cabochon set within an elegant floral 14 karat gold mounting.
Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage Le Vian 14K Yellow Gold Coral & Diamond Accent Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Addison, TX
Details: Designer: Le Vian Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 Total (6) Diamond Weight: 0.045 Total Weight: 3.83 grams Center Stone: Natural Coral Shape: Oval Cabochon Color: Rich S...
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
31.68 Carat Oval Cabochon Red Italian Coral Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 10.5 Indulge in bold elegance with this striking oval cabochon red Italian coral cocktail ring, a true celebration of vibrant beauty and timeless sophistication. The cent...
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.37 Carat Cabochon Lapis Lazuli Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully Ring The ring is 14K White Gold There are 0.14 Carats In Diamonds G/H SI The Center Stone is a Round Faceted Cabochon Lapis Lazuli 7.37 Carats The ring measures on top 7/...
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$960Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Elephant Ring with Opal, Sapphires and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold Elephant ring with natural opal, sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2 Carat Zambian Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Kt Gold with Band
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 2 Carat Zambian Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold with diamond band , Estate with no color enhancement.
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Diamond Opal Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Emerald Diamond Opal Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage Opal Ring, Emerald Ring, Diamond Ring, Vintage Ring solid 14K gold Ring. This cocktail ring has a center Opal measuring 14mm x 10...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Burmese Ruby and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7.25 Make a bold and regal statement with this breathtaking Burmese ruby and diamond ring. At the center lies a vivid round cabochon ruby with a rich, velvety red hue th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oval Cabochon Opal and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Opal, Diamonds Diamond Cut: Round Cut Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.36 CTW Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS Opal Total Carat Weight: 4....
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$960Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Sapphire, Pearl and Diamond
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
September birthstone ring. 14k solid gold Weight: 2.50 g. depends from size Central stones: Natural sapphire Weight - approx 1.00 ct in total, color - blue, oval cabochon cut.
Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Nugget Style Emerald & Diamond Ring 16.8g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Unisex 14k yellow gold ring with emerald and diamond. Nugget style ring tests 57% gold and weighs 16.8 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cherokee artist Lee Epperson 14k Yellow Gold Turquoise Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cherokee artist Lee Epperson 14k Yellow Gold Turquoise Ring, showcasing a vibrant turquoise cabochon with natural matrix patterns.
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coctail Ring with coral 14k yellow gold 9.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring set with coral - ring size US 8.5 - EU 18.5 (58) Detailed description The top of the ring is 3.3 cm wide and 1.0 cm high.
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.24 Carat Cabochon Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.24 Carat Cabochon Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring The most unique ring of all!
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Pink Tourmaline Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6 Total Weight: 14.2 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 pink tourmaline Tourmaline Measurements: ~17.6 mm x 16.3...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold 6.59 carat Turquoise Ring size 6
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage 14K rose gold ring featuring a long oval turquoise cabochon weighing 6.59 carats.
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Purple Amethyst Cabochon Gemstone Halo Pave Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Purple Amethyst Cabochon Gemstone Halo Pave Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Purple Violet Amethyst Cabochon Gemstone 0.35 cts Diamonds Size 7, Resizable upon ...
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$726Sale Price / item|40% Off
Pink quartz multicolor ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pink quartz multicolor ring in 14k gold. Rose quartz oval cabochon ring.
Blue Topaz, Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Go...
$873Sale Price / item|50% Off
Oval cab amethyst ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval cab amethyst ring in 14k gold. Floral design ring with amethyst. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size 1 piece (central stone) - amethyst 8x6 mm, oval cab cut, purple ...
Topaz, Amethyst, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$873Sale Price / item|50% Off
Oval cab opal ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval cab opal ring in 14k gold. Floral design ring with opal. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size 1 piece (central stone) - opal 8x6 mm, oval cab cut, colorless. Colorl...
Topaz, Opal, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$873Sale Price / item|50% Off
Oval cab garnet ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval cab garnet ring in 14k gold. Floral design ring with garnet. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size 1 piece (central stone) - garnet 8x6 mm, oval cab cut, red color. ...
Topaz, Garnet, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$873Sale Price / item|50% Off
Oval cab peridot ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval cab peridot ring in 14k gold. Floral design ring with peridot. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size 1 piece (central stone) - peridot 8x6 mm, oval cab cut, green. C...
Topaz, Peridot, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$873Sale Price / item|50% Off
Oval cab citrine ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval cab citrine ring in 14k gold. Floral design ring with citrine. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 gr depends from size 1 piece (central stone) - citrine 8x6 mm, oval cab cut, orange. ...
Topaz, Citrine, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Dark Brown Smoky Quartz Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Statement Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Discover the elegance of our exquisite earrings, crafted with precision and artistry. These captivating pieces feature a sleek design in 14K gold, showcasing a sophisticated blend of...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold
Oval Cabochon Star Sapphire and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 Elevate your fine jewelry collection with this captivating cabochon sapphire & diamond halo cocktail ring. With its mesmerizing blue hue, the remarkable 10 carat c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
7 Carat Elongated Oval Emerald Cabochon 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring Vintage
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Large size Emerald cabochon approximately 7 Carat Emerald , Estate with no color enhancement. Gold: 14 Karat Rose gold , Weight: 6.4 gram with stone s...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
6 Carat Elongated Oval Emerald Cabochon 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring Vintage
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring Large size Emerald cabochon approximately 6.2 Carat Emerald , Estate with no color enhancement. Gold: 14 Karat Rose gold , Weight: 5.7 gram with stone ...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mikimoto Star Sapphire Pearl Ring. 14k Mikimoto Sapphire Pearl Halo.
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine MIKIMOTO ring 14k Yellow gold Natural Star Sapphire Cabochon with Pearl Halo.
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Half Oval Cabochon Chalcedony and Diamond Dome Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The centerpiece of this enchanting ring is a half-oval cabochon chalcedony stone, its serene green hue evoking a sense of natural beauty.
Diamond, Chalcedony, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Red and Green Cabochon Tourmaline Bypass Ring with Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Size: 4 1/2 Experience the epitome of contemporary elegance with this red rubellite and green tourmaline cabochon bypass ring. Set in 14 karat yellow gold, the ring showcases vibran...
Tourmaline, Rubelite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified Oval Cabochon Jadeite Jade Rose Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Mid-Century Jadeite Jade ring. Oval cabochon jadeite jade set in a 14k rose gold four prong setting.
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$960Sale Price / item|44% Off
Sapphire and peridot vintage style 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Art nouveau style ring. Oval cabochon sapphire ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 g. depends from size Gemstones: oval cabochon sapphire, blue color, nearly 1 ct weight Peridot, olive...
Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$960Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby and peridot vintage style 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Art nouveau style ring. Oval cabochon ruby ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 3 g. depends from size Gemstones: oval cabochon ruby, red color, nearly 1 ct weight Peridot, olive green...
Peridot, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,921Sale Price / item|44% Off
Black Opal and Diamonds Ring in 14k Gold. Gold Ring with Opal
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal and diamonds ring in 14k gold. Genuine opal ring. Gold ring with opal Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2.4 g (depends from size) Main stone - opal, black with color play, o...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 2.70 carat ruby sapphire 14k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking vintage ring is a colorful and sculptural jewel from the 1970’s, crafted in warm 14k yellow gold with a beautiful combination of ruby and sapphire.
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Opal & Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Northampton, MA
This magnificent statement ring showcases an extraordinary solid natural opal from Australia, most consistent with material from the famed Coober Pedy mines. The gem displays a breat...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Square Sugarloaf Amethyst Modern Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This lovely ring has a square sugarloaf cabochon cut dark purple color amethyst center, bezel set atop a modern profile, and wide, high polished yellow gold band.
Amethyst, 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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