Oval Cabochon Mottled Green Jade Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 8 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 8.1 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone:...
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
8.73 Carat Oval Cabochon Star Sapphire Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This magnificent star sapphire and diamond ring is a rare and captivating piece, centered around a large, breathtaking oval cabochon natural star sapphire that glows with a soft, eth...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified Sri Lanka Natural Unheated Star Sapphire Cabochon Cocktail Ring
Located in Tucson, AZ
Weighing approximately 15 carats with dimensions of 15.11x 12.63x 10.16mm, this vivid blue cabochon displays a mesmerizing, sharply-defined six-rayed star (asterism) that moves beau...
Diamond, Star Sapphire
Signed Kupittan Kulta Finnish Modern Sterling Silver & Chalcedony Cabochon Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Consisting of a open band ring with a bezel-set blue chalcedony cabochon. Simply wonderful Modernist design! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pi...
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
At its center resides a vivid 3.7ct cabochon ruby, its rich red hue emphasizing the gem's natural beauty.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
HUGE 13.35 Carat Natural Real Cabochon Tanzanite Sterling Silver Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This fascinating natural blue REAL Tanzanite (13.35 carats) is 18mm x 13mm and glows perfectly set on this interesting and different style of sterling silver ring. The ring is a siz...
Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
Vintage Oval Cabochon Green Jade Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 9.75 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 4.7 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemstone: Jadeite Jade Shap...
Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mings Red Marquise Cabochon Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Jade: Red Jade Jade Measurements: 20 mm x 9 mm x 5 mm Total Weight: 7.7 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) Stamped: "M...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Tourmaline Cabochon, Multi Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Tourmaline Cabochon is 9.20 carats. The weight of the Multi Sapphires is 4.01 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 22.9 Carats Cabochon Green Tourmaline 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful long cushion shaped green tourmaline cabochon from Brazil is set in a "4 point with spiral and jawan" setting in this elegant Steven Battelle designed handmade high karat...
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
Classic Style Platinum 3.19ctw Oval Cabochon Opal w/ Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Lively Nice Color - White Base w/ Green, Blue & Orange Play Of Colors- 11.8x9.6mm / 2.86ct (exact) Numerous N...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Vintage Solid Yellow Gold Round Cabochon Opal Textured Floral Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Opal - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Base w/ Green, Blue & Orange Play Of Color - 3.3mm (approx.)
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Purple Violet Amethyst & Diamond Vintage Style Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A perfect gift for a friend or family member who have February birthdays, this amethyst and diamond ring is features an oval cabochon opal amethyst and glittering diamonds on top and...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex 18k Gold Retro Cabochon Ruby Ring, Circa 1980s, Italy, 10ct
Located in Firenze, IT
Centering on an east west set oval cabochon ruby, with in a sculpted gold mounting Ring size 7 1/4 Ruby:One oval cabochon weighing approximately 10 carats Marks: 750, Italian registr...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Byzantine Granulation Ring with Cabochon Turquoise & Diamonds 22kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Byzantine Granulation ring handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a Cabochon Turquoise center and two brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 18K Yellow Gold Matt Finish Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* This ring showcases a vivid certified 8.14-carat oval cabochon emerald . Set in 18K yellow gold (5.09 grams), the emerald is flanked by two kite-cut diamonds totaling 0.41 carat...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Zolotas Cabochon Ruby 22 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Finish Gypsy Ring
By Zolotas
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A bold and richly crafted statement ring, this Zolotas cabochon ruby gypsy ring is fashioned in luxurious 22 karat yellow gold with a hand-hammered finish that enhances its artisanal...
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Embrace White Gold with Diamonds Cabochon Lapislazzuli Cocktail Ring
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Embrace White Gold With Diamonds Cabochon Lapislazzuli Cocktail Ring. New Wave Version, Designed and Manifactured in Rome.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Fancy Diamond 6.45cts Ruby 18K Gold Cabochon Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The beautiful cabochon ruby, weighs approximately 2.85 carats, with a deep-red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Sapphire Pinky Ring with Bark Finish in Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Cabochon Sapphire Pinky Ring with Bark Finish in Yellow Gold One Cabochon Sapphire Weighing 15.00 carats approximately 16mm x 11mm x 8.5mm Dark Blue with a hint of a star Great For F...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum GIA 2.72ctw Cabochon Star Ruby w/ Marquise & Round Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-130105013 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 2235686851 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Double Cabochon Transparency: Transparent Color: Purplish ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Oval Green Cabochon Jade Baguette Diamond Ring Ballerina Ring Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: Platinum 900 Total Weight: 10.4 Grams Ring Height: 21 mm tall Diamond Carat Weight: 0.76 carats Jade Carat Weight: ~4.15 carats Jade Measurements:...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
18KT White Gold Cabochon Cut Blue Sapphire And Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite piece of jewelry features meticulously designed 14.01CT oval cut cabochon cut blue sapphire surrounded by 2.52CT-TW of GAL certified rose and round cut diamonds, all ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
15.20 ctw Mid-Century Style Diamond & Cabochon Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tysons, VA
Type: Cocktail Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone: Natural Emerald, Bead Cabochon, 15.20 cts Diamond: Approx. 0.02 ct Gross Weight: Approx. 8 grams
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Cabochon Amethyst Vintage Style Carved Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Features a stunning oval cabochon-cut amethyst at its center, radiating a rich, deep purple hue.
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 7.7 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine 22 Karat Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A limpid pale blue 12mm round aquamarine cabochon is set in a handmade ancient-inspired "4 point with jawan" high karat gold setting atop a comfortable tapered matte-finish shank wit...
Aquamarine, 22k Gold
Vintage Gold & Palladium GIA 3.35ct Pear Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald -Pear Cabochon Cut - Multi Prong Set - Vivid Green Color - F2 Clarity - 3ct (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info *...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine Ring Blue Beryl Cabochon Magic Tree Unisex Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Patinated silver and 22K gold ring with natural Aquamarine stone measurements - 0.28 x 0.67 x 0.79 in / 7 х 17 х 20 mm stone weight - 19.25 carats ring size - 8.5 US ring weight - 11...
Aquamarine, Beryl, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Steven Battelle 22.5 Carats Cabochon Green Tourmaline Sterling 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Large cabochons of this blue-green color are rare, particularly if the stone is not dark.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Cartier Vintage Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Signet Ring, c.1980s
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
In the centre sits a gorgeous 1.50 carat cabochon sapphire paired with a round brilliant cut diamond to either side.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Cabochon Deep Blue Star Sapphire Nugget Free Form Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Deep Blue Color - Nice star - 8x6.5mm (approx.)
Sapphire, 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
Platinum GIA 2.93ctw Oval Cabochon Black Opal W/ Diamond Halo & Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-190117003 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 6233649908 Shape: Oval Cutting Style: Double Cabochon Transparency: Translucent Color: Black Phe...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Cabochon Emerald Diamond Ring, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
The cabochon emerald approximately 1ct of oval form inset and spaced in the broad gold band between old round European cut diamonds approximately 2ct.
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s 5.75 Carat Cabochon Cut Red Coral and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive red cabochon cut coral ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Purple Amethyst Emerald Vintage Inspired Antique Style Snake Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Embrace the allure of vintage elegance with our stunning Cabochon Amethyst and Emerald Antique Style Snake Ring in Yellow Gold.
Amethyst, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Tourmaline Cabochon, White Enamel & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Tourmaline Cabochon is 4.73 carats. The Diamonds weight is 0.27 carats.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Enamel
Platinum Tsavorite Garnet 16.16 Carat Cabochon Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. Stones- 1 Genuine Cabochon Blue Sapphire 16.16 Carats, 72 Round Tsavorite Garnets 1.31 Carats.
Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA 13.89ctw Cabochon Nice Blue Star Sapphire w/ Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Violetish Blue Color - No Heat - 100% Natural -13.29ct (exact.) ** See Certification Details ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Pink Tourmaline Cabochon 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Tourmaline 18k Gold Ring Vintage -never used however has a aged look (was made before year 2000 in Italy) Natural Tourmaline Cabochon cut has a strong pink luster at certain...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Fancy Shaped Cabochon Aquamarine Cocktail Ring
By Joon Han
Located in New York, NY
A fancy shaped cabochon aquamarine cocktail ring, handcrafted in 18 karat rose gold.
Aquamarine, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Emerald Cabochon, Black Onyx and Diamond Earring and Ring Suite
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* A pair of natural Zambian Emerald Cabochon (weighing 8.97 carats in total) stud Earrings, of very high quality and great luster and color.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bezel-set Pink Jade Cabochon Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - Size 6.75
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a large 14k yellow gold ring with an oval shaped high-dome pink jade cabochon. - Stone Info - Pink Jade Cabochon Ring Size - 6.75 Total Weight - 17.54g
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.74 Carat Ruby Cabochon and Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A scintillatingly red Ruby Cabochon weighing 2.74 carat accented by rows of White Diamonds of fine quality weighing 0.64 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Jade Ring Womens Size 6.25 Vintage Yellow Gold Cabochon Style
Located in New York, NY
Stone Color: Green Stone Cut: Cabochon Internal ID: RI30824
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.53 Carat Ruby Cabochon and Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful ring comprised of a 2.53 carat vivid red ruby cabochon and surrounded by numerous white diamonds weighing 0.8 carat!
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Eyes Panther Holding Cabochon Emerald Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Round Cabochon Cut - Burnish Set - Very Nice Green Color - 4mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Ni...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s David Webb Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Ring, 18k and Platinum
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A 1970s David Webb Turquoise Cabochon and Diamond Ring made in 18k and Platinum top.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Amazing prototype of kinetic ring by Irakli Nasidze set with amethyst cabochons
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Kinetic ring Silver gold plated 24k) 12 amethyst cabochons (5,44 ct) 32,16 gr Prototype ring Irakli Nasidze is a Franco-Georgian artist born in 1973 who lives and works between Par...
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Ethiopian Opal Cabochon Ring with Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, Oval 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A natural Ethiopian opal shimmers with flashes of rainbow play-of-color in this cabochon ring, accented with diamonds in solid 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1.80ct White Opal Cabochon Ring in 9k Yellow Gold, Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The impressive claw setting displays a feature 1.80ct cabochon cut white opal, encompassed with a rope twist decorated border.
Opal, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 21ctw Cabochon Smokey Quartz & Colored Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stones -- 1 Natural Genuine Smoky Quartz - Cushion Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Smoky Brown Color - Large - 16.5x16.5mm - 18+ct approx. 176 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brillian...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum GIA 8.15ctw Cabochon A Natural Burma Jade w/ Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-410102015 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 5231609777 Shape: Oval Cut: Double Cabochon Transparency: Translucent Color: Green Species: Jade...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
0.90tcw 18K Oval Natural Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is a lovely emerald cabochon & diamond ring. The center stone carries a petite 0.70-carats Colombian emerald cabochon, displaying a grogeous green color and very good luster.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Cabochon Emerald and Old Mine Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Cabochon Emerald and Old Mine Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring Description: A striking three-stone ring crafted in platinum, centering on a richly colored cabochon emerald flan...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Certified 6.29 Carat Vivid Pink Sapphire Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
The ring is set in 6.29 carat of pink sapphire in cabochon cut, and with white round diamond. The image of the certificate can be found alongside the images of the ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Cabochon Garnet Baby Ring 14K Yellow Gold Antique Original 1860's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Victorian Cabochon Garnet Baby Ring 14K Yellow Gold Antique Original 1860's Features a Genuine Natural Cabochon Garnet Gemstone 100% Natural Garnet Gemstone 14K Yellow Gold Ci...
Garnet, 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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