Vintage Platinum 1.54ctw Oval Cabochon Cut Star Ruby & Diamond Classy Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Ruby - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - 1.15ct (exact - stamped) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pro...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mings Marquise Cabochon Red Bicolor Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.7 Grams Stones: Marquise Red Bicolor Jade Jade Measurements: 24 mm x 11.6 mm x 7.2 mm Ring Size: 6 ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,371Sale Price|20% Off
Gold Ring 18 Carat Surmonte of a Malachite Cut in Cabochon
Located in Vannes, FR
Gold ring 18 Carat Surmonte of a Malachite cut in Cabochon. French size 53 USA size 61/4 Japon size 13 Solid gold 18 karat for 6.94 grams. this ring can be set for the size accordi...
Malachite, 18k Gold
7.89 Ct AIGS Certificate Royal Blue Sapphire Ring Cabochon sugaloaf gemstone
Located in bangkok, TH
E063 AIGS Certificate Royal blue Sapphire ring cabuchon sugaloaf gemstone with diamonds ring platinum 950 6.30Gram Platinum950 Weight : 6.30Gram Main stone: 7.89ct Royal blue Sapp...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 7.36 carats with Diamond 1.55 carats Ring set in18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 12.55 grams "We first opened doors ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Oval Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Parrot Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This extraordinary cocktail ring is a true work of wearable art, showcasing a magnificent large oval ruby cabochon 8 to 10 carats as its centerpiece, displaying a deep, velvety crims...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Platinum Art Deco Ring with Colombian Cabochon Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Art Deco Ring With Colombian Carbochon Emerald and Diamonds Amazing Top Class Emerald ring which will enlighten your days . Emerald: Cabochon emerald ca. 5.36 Cts Diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Colombian Emerald Cabochon Mens Ring with Diamond Accents - Size 11.25
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a Platinum Colombian Emerald Men's Ring with Diamond Accents. The Emerald is a Top Quality Natural Colombian Emerald with Minor Clarity Enhancements, as is Industry Standard....
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
3.20tcw Oval Natural Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A beautiful three-stone, natural emerald cabochon, and diamond ring. The center stone cabochon has a full 3.16-carats, with a dark green color and very good luster.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s David Webb 10.00 Carat Cabochon Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with a Cabochon Sapphire weighing approximately 10.00 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 10.00 cara...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Color Change Sapphire Cabochon Ring, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Art Deco colour change sapphire cabochon ring. Set to centre with a sugar loaf cabochon natural unenhanced Ceylon blue/purple colour change sapphire in an open back rubover setting w...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Sterle Paris Natural Unenhanced Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Cabochon sapphire and diamond ring by Sterle Paris.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Emerald with Emerald and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Emerald 3.10 carats with Emerald 0.35 carat and Diamond 0.20 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.79 grams "We ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Oval Cabochon Spiderweb Turquoise Textured Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This turquoise solitaire ring is a striking celebration of natural beauty, featuring a bold oval cabochon stone that commands attention with its captivating black and blue matrix pat...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Angel Skin Pink Coral Cabochon Cluster Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The cabochon cut enhances the natural beauty of the coral, offering a smooth and polished surface that catches the light beautifully.
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Platinum Cabochon Emerald Baguette Diamond 3 Stone Cocktail Ring 11.83ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An impressive vintage platinum three-stone ring, centered by a glowing cabochon emerald weighing 11.53 carats. The emerald shows a vivid, saturated green color and is flanked on eac...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$1,125Sale Price|25% Off
Cabochon Garnet Vintage Style Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite vintage-style ring features a rich, smooth cabochon-cut natural garnet at the center, showcasing its deep red hue with a timeless elegance.
Garnet, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Oval Green Cabochon Jade 6 Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Total Weight: 7.7 Grams Diamond Carat Weight: 0.30 carats Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS Jade Measurements: 15.8 mm x 11.5 ...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 8.69 Carat Cabochon Black Opal & Diamond in Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified 8.69 carat oval cabochon black opal with no color treatment and 1.78 carat total weight baguette diamond ballerina halo in platinum 900 cocktail ring.
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Sapphire Star Cabochon 4 Carat 14k Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful mid-20th century 14k Gold ring featuring a Cabochon cut 4 carat Star Sapphire center stone with round cut Emeralds spiraling out.
Emerald, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
$712Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Cabochon Amethyst Vintage Style Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Captivating look with this Natural Cabochon Amethyst Vintage Style Filigree Ring, designed to draw attention with its rich elegance.
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold GIA Oval Cabochon Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Accents Dual Finish Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Tourmaline - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Gorgeous Shape - Purplish Pink Color - 23ct (approx.) ** See Sapphire Certification Details Belo...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold
2.80 Carat Oval Cabochon Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural blue star sapphire oval cabochon of approximately 2.80 carats set in a four-prong 14K white gold halo ring, encircled by 52 round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 0....
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
9.88 Carat Oval Cabochon Tanzanite Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's Tanzanite and diamond ring. 9.88 Carat oval cabochon bezel set Tanzanite center stone. Mounted in a 14k white gold X style setting with 8 princess cut accent diamonds along th...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 4 Carat Cabochon Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This antique Art Nouveau gemstone engagement ring presents a lovely 2 tone composition centered with a dark blue sapphire cabochon. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, the ro...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, 10.82 carats, Tourmaline Cabochons & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: Tourmaline ✦ Gemstone Cut: Cushion & Cabochons ✦ Gemstone Weight: 10.82 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamonds ✦ Gemstone Cut...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s 8.00 Carat Cabochon Star Sapphire Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in Platinum with a Cabochon Star Sapphire weighing approximately 8.00 carats.
Star Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian Cabochon Emerald Ring with Striking White Diamond Surround
Located in London, GB
The oval cabochon emerald at the heart of this spectacular ring was hand-picked by a member of the Haruni family.
White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s 40.73 Carat Cabochon Burma Star Ruby Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Burma origin non-heat treated Cabochon Star Ruby weighing 40.73 carats, GIA #1142496707.
Diamond, Star Ruby, Platinum
18 karat white gold ring Key of Amsterdam Aquamarine cabochon-cut
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
18 karat white gold ring from the Bonebakker Key of Amsterdam collection with a cabochon-cut aquamarine and a diamond surround. This beautiful ring from the Bonebakker Key of Amster...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Anello in Stile Vintage in Oro Rosa e Rubini Cabochon
Located in Cattolica, IT
Un delizioso anello in oro rosa 18 Kt e Rubini taglio Cabochon del peso di 0.78 carati. Questo anello è realizzato interamente a mano.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Solid Platinum 1.65ctw Oval Cabochon Fiery Opal w/ Diamond Sides Classic Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Fiery Very Nice Play of Colors - 9.8x7.9mm / 1.51ct (exact) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant C...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Platinum 3.07ctw Cabochon Sharp Greenish Cat's Eye w/ Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Cat's Eye - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Sharp - Green Color - 7.7x6.4mm (approx.) - 2.50ct (exact - stamped) (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rou...
Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Platinum
Boodles 18K White Gold Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Boodles
Located in Houston, TX
Estate 'Boodles' ring in 18K white gold ring featuring a cabochon blue sapphire with round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Style Oval Shape Cabochon Moonstone Engagement 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This yellow gold vintage-style ring stands alone, boasting a fabulous moonstone cabochon that rests between four decorative prongs. 14K Yellow Gold.
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in San Antonio, TX
18k gold ring centering a cabochon emerald with diamond halo mounting and shank. 750.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$1,446Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Malachite Cabochon Ring, 24x21mm by Aria Jewelry
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Glorious Green Malachite Cabochon Ring in 14K White Gold – 24x21mm Make a statement with this stunning Green Malachite Cabochon Ring, custom-crafted in 14K white gold with intricate ...
Malachite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 8.42 Carats Cabochon Kashmir Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stylish high-end cocktail ring, showcasing a 8.42 carats elongated blue cabochon flanked by 10 graduating baguette cut diamonds weighing 0.65 carat total and accented by 69 round c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Steven Battelle 16.8 Carat Cabochon Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A high-grade almost flawless deep pink Mozambique pink tourmaline 13 x 18 mm cabochon is held in a spiral carved and fluted 4 prong setting atop a substantial split double spiral mot...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage Cabochon Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
This striking vintage-inspired cocktail ring showcases a captivating 3.90-carat cabochon-cut emerald as its centrepiece, exuding a rich, translucent green hue.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Estate Natural Orange Citrine Cabochon and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A natural orange citrine cabochon measuring approximately 8mm x 8mm is the centerpiece of this estate cocktail ring framed by four round diamonds totaling approximately 0.25 carats a...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s 39.82 Carat Cabochon Cut Amethyst Green Enamel Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional 1930s cabochon cut jewelry set consists of a stunning amethyst cocktail ring accompanied by an impressive pair of matching earrings.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Sapphire Ring A cabochon sapphire ring accented by 14 round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$9,665Sale Price|20% Off
5.50ct NATURAL NO HEAT Cabochon Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring, WGI Certified
Located in Braintree, GB
This elegant platinum ring, made in the 1970s, features a beautiful 5.50 -carat oval cabochon-cut natural unheated blue sapphire, from Ceylon.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Large Carved Coral Cabochon Handmade Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Coral - Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - Angel Skin Pink Color - 21.1 x 13.4mm (approx.)
Coral, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite Cabochon and Rose Cut Diamond Ring, 18k White Gold, 4.77ct
Located in La Jolla, CA
Tanzanite Cabochon and Rose cut Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring features one natural round Tanzanite cabochon, weighing 4.77 carats, surrounded by Round Br...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Seaman Schepps Cabochon Sapphire & Accent Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This ring is one of a kind, featuring a large cabochon sapphire, accented with diamonds on either side and set in 18k yellow gold.
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eternelle Ring in White Gold and Emeralds
Located in Cattolica, IT
Incastonati 23 Smeraldi di taglio cabochon di colore verde intenso e vivido. Questo anello è perfetto per essere indossato come singolo o abbinato ad altre fedine eternelle.
Emerald, 18k Gold
Oval Cabochon Pink Violet Amethyst 14K Diamond Statement Unique Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This striking statement ring features a captivating pink cabochon-cut amethyst. The smooth, rounded stone is flanked by clusters of sparkling white diamonds, all set in a warm 14k go...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon-Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18-Karart Gold Dome Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This impressive ring, offered by Claris-A, centers on a deep, rich sapphire cabochon encased in a two-tone halo of white and yellow gold.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry AGL Certified 41.00 Carat Cabochon Cornflower Blue Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry a well known dealer located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, The focal point of this magnificent ring is the 41.18ct AGL Certified Star Cabochon sapphire of cor...
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$239Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Baltic Amber Cabochon Sterling Silver Ring, Art Nouveau Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
The 1 x 0.63 inch amber cabochon is set in a sterling silver frame with flower decoration on one side.
Amber, Sterling Silver
Embrace Rose Gold with Cabochon Mother Pearl Cocktail Ring
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Wave Rose Gold With Cabochon Mother of Pearl Cocktail Ring. New Wave Version, Designed and Manifactured in Rome.
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold Cabochon Sapphire & Diamond Channel Very Nice Quality Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cabochon - Bezel Set - Royal Blue Color - 6.5 x 4.85 (approx.) (38) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - G/H Co...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Untreated Jade Oval Cabochon and Diamond Vintage Platinum Ring
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Untreated Jade Oval Cabochon and Diamond Vintage Platinum Ring Vintage Jade Cabochon Ring features a large Oval Jade Cabochon surrounded by 20 Round and Square Diamonds in a Vin...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1.99 Ct. Ruby Cabochon and 0.45 Cts. Yellow Diamond Ring, 14K
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby Cabochon accented with two Yellow Diamonds Ring made in 14 Karat Yellow Gold.
Yellow Diamond, Ruby
Antique 18ct Gold French Stamped, Edwardian Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Cabochon Sapphire Ring 18ct Gold French Stamped Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct gold ring from the Edwardian era, showcasing a stunning centre cabochon natu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k 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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