Emerald with Cabochon Ruby Sycee/Yuan Bao Ring Set in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Emerald 1.21 carats with Cabochon Ruby 0.08 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.55 grams "We first ...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Wave Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Wave Ring Description: A refined platinum ring centered with a luminous cabochon sapphire, encircled by a radiant arrangement of baguette and ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Spectacular 17 Carats Cabochon Emerald Ring in Yellow Gold with Ceramic Detail
Located in London, GB
Ring Size: UK - N, US - 7 17.08 Carats Cabochon Emerald - 18.3 x 13.5mm Band Width: 3.1mm
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Large Faceted Cabochon Red Jasper 14K Yellow Gold Statement Diamonds Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This striking ring captivates with its bold, faceted design. Crafted in 14k gold, it showcases a rich, deep red jasper (54.69 carats) set in a simple yet elegant bezel, allowing the ...
Diamond, Jasper, 14k Gold
"Classic Double Halo" 18k White Gold, Cabochon Green Jadeite Engagement Ring
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
This ring features a round cabochon 3.445ct Jadeite. Color is photographed exactly to the actual stone, it's free of any inclusions that are visible to the naked eye.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Blue Topaz Peridot Silver 3-stone Cocktail Ring, Lynn Kathyrn Miller
By Lynn K Designs
Located in Oakland, CA
This unique ring highlights a round cabochon cut blue topaz flanked by a pair of round cabochon cut yellowish green peridots.
Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
29.40 Carat Solitaire Oval Cabochon Green Nephrite Jade Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The smooth, polished surface of the nephrite cabochon showcases its natural green color and unique patterns.
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D. 5.67 Carat Cabochon Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Dome Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
This dome ring features a center cabochon blue sapphire that weighs 5.67 carats and 1.88 carats of diamonds set in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cabochon Blue Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique ring showcasing a 3.20 carat cabochon blue sapphire, accented by four square shape blue sapphires weighing 0.45 carats total.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Estate Retro Era 14KT White Gold Genuine 8.19CT Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Rin
Located in New York, NY
Estate Retro Era 14KT White Gold Genuine 8.19CT Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring. This stunning piece features a genuine 8.19 carat cabochon emerald, complemented by 0.70 carats of ...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Victorian 10k Turquoise Cabochon and Pearl Seed Ring. 10k Victorian flower ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Beautiful Victorian Ring. Oval top with Turquoise and Pearl seed bezel set into a 10k Flower ornate shank. Absolutely stunning. Condition: Shows some signs of use. Consistent with a...
Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Cabochon Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye & 0.36ctw Half Moon Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Yellowish Brown w/ Gray Center Color - 4.9x4.2mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Ha...
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby Diamond Gold & Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luscious 6.30 carat ruby takes center stage! The cabochon gem has a bright evenly red color with excellent luster as light rolls across its surface.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.24ct Oval Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A masterpiece of refined elegance and vintage allure, this captivating halo engagement ring features a mesmerizing 2.24ct natural oval cabochon-cut emerald, cradled in the warmth of ...
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$5,437Sale Price|25% Off
Rare GIA Certified Burma Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring Size 6.5 Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Burma (Myanmar) is renowned for producing some of the world's most exceptional sapphires. A GIA-certified cabochon sapphire originating from Burma is a gem of unmatched rarity and al...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
COCKTAIL Ring-9.00 Carat Natural Cabochon Emerald and 7.20 CTW Mixed-Cut Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional natural emerald cabochon weighing approximately 9.00 carats serves as the commanding centerpiece of this design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.93 Carat Cabochon Cut Ruby & Oval Cut Diamond Three Stone 18K Ring
Located in Miami, FL
4.93 carat cabochon cut deep pink ruby ring. Adorned with 2 oval cut diamonds on each side of the shank, 0.40 cttw.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Cabochon Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold cocktail ring, set with a 9.3mm x 11.4mm synthetic blue sapphire cabochon, surrounded with approx. 0.82ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Oval Cabochon Cut Fire Opal and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bold fire opal and diamond ring features a luminous oval cabochon that glows with rich, molten color beneath its polished surface.
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$792Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Bubble Cabochon Ruby & Moon Stone Ring Set 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Bubble Cabochon Ruby & Moon Stone Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby and MoonStone - 7.50 Carat This Ring is from the "Orient" t...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Emerald Cabochon Diamond Gold Ballerina Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luscious 5.83 carat cabochon emerald takes center stage of this ballerina style ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.00 Carat Oval Cabochon Amethyst Solitaire Cocktail Ring 10 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size 6.75 Indulge in the timeless allure of this stunning cabochon amethyst solitaire cocktail ring. Elegantly designed, this incredible 10 karat white gold ring showcases a h...
Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Cabochon Coral and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
David Webb Cabochon Coral and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, accompanied by a David Webb box and David Webb Certificate of Authenticity.
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Baguette Halo Ring Description: A striking cabochon-cut sapphire of deep royal blue forms the centerpiece of this bold ring, mounted in 14 karat white ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
"Columns" Ring in Hammered 14K Gold with 21ct Stormy Blue Aquamarine Cabochon
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
A natural aquamarine cabochon -- round-ish, but not a perfect circle -- is set in an original ring design by Eytan Brandes, featuring classical "columns" that reach up to the center ...
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Byzantine High Carat Gold Cabochon Garnet Amulet Ring with Hidden Cross
Located in New York, NY
High circular flower form bezel with a domed top set with a superb cabochon garnet gemstone in an openwork setting with petal shaped filigree sides.
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Cabochon-Cut Ruby Jade and Diamond 18K Gold Ring and Earrings Set
Located in Miami, FL
18K Yellow Gold Ruby, Jade and Diamond Ring and Earring Set: Set in 30.2g of 18K Yellow Gold (17.2g earrings, 13g ring), centering three cabochon-cut rubies (30ct total), and adorne...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Cabochon with Uncut Diamonds Enamel Ring Handcrafted in 22K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A natural pink Ruby Cabochon set in 22k Gold with uncut diamonds all around making a beautiful cocktail ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Red Brown Mottled Oval Cabochon Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
**Ring is on middle finger in hand photo** Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11 Grams Jade Carat Weight: ~12 carats Jade Measurements: 20.2 mm x 14.7 ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Cabochon burma no heat and Diamond Engagement Ring C. Dunaigre Certified.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Very pretty C.D certified burma no heat ruby cabochon and white diamond ring hand crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald Cabochon, Mother of Pearl & Diamonds Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Emerald is 3.10 carats. The Emerald cabochon is completely natural, without any treatment and is of Zambian origin.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Large Cabochon Tanzanite and Diamond Ladies Ring 14.29 CT, Diamonds 0.66 CT. 14K
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Large Cabochon Tanzanite and Diamond Ladies Ring 14.29 CT, Diamonds 0.66 CT. 14K Y/W Gold Description / Condition: New.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
$1,185Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Natural Cabochon Ruby And Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.06 carat. Totally is ruby 1.13 carat. Ring size is US 7. We can make any size. Acid tested to be 18k real gold...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Oval Cabochon Jade and Diamond Halo East West Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This magnificent jade and diamond halo ring is a stunning and distinctive piece, featuring a large oval cabochon jadeite jade set in a bold east/west orientation that gives the ring ...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Artsy 5.47cts 14K Cabochon Emerald Real Earth Mined Organic Solitaire Ring Gift
Located in Jupiter, FL
A bezel-set emerald cabochon 14K gold ring. Featured here is this lovely 5.47-carat natural, earth-mined emerald cabochon.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Deco Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Amethyst Cabochon Candy Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Deco Style 18Karat White Gold Citrine Amethyst Cabochon Candy Cocktail Ring
Amethyst, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Cabochon Tanzanite White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ring centering a cabochon Tanzanite weighing 2.80 carats. The shoulders are set with two tapered baguettes wei...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Cabochon Burma Ruby 8.75 Carats Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold Heated
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Cabochon Burma Ruby, Heated weighing 5.75 Carats and round brilliants weighing 3 carats, in 18 karat white gold.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Deco Style 18 Karat White Gold Amethyst Rubelite Cabochon Candy Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Deco Style 18 Karat White Gold Amethyst Rubelite Cabochon Candy Cocktail Ring
Amethyst, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 3.5 Carat Blue Sapphire No Heat Pyramid Cabochon in Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 3.5 carat pryamidal cabochon trillion sapphire. The sapphire is solitaire bezel set in platinum and weighs 13.8 grams total.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold With Teardrop Sapphire Cabochon Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold With Teardrop Sapphire Cabochon Ring with Diamond Accents 0.25 Total Diamond Weight.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Turquoise Cabochon Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Heart Bow Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a carved heart-shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 7.0 x 9.0 mm Opaque vibrant robin's egg blue in color - with bow motif halo surround Featuring single and rose cut diamon...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Eighteen Karat White Gold Cabochon Contemporary Ring with Garnet and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary ring is crafted in 18 karat white gold and features a beautiful natural cabochon garnet and 4 small round diamonds. We use top-quality natural diamonds from a Germa...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White ...
Retro 18kt White Gold Cabochon Rubelite And Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Set with an oval cabochon rubelite weighing approximately 5carats to the old-cut diamond surround and 18k gold hoop.
Rubelite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Diamond, 30 TCW Cabochon Rose Quartz, 14K Rose Gold Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rose Quartz: luminous cabochon cut gemstone measuring 20mm by 19mm by 11.2 mm, Diamonds: 65 Diamonds, J-K, SI, .65 TCW Size 7.25 US Marks: 14K, 585 on the interior Weight: 25.1 gram...
Quartz, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
30 Carat Cabochon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Double Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important piece of jewelry showcasing a single large cabochon blue sapphire, surrounded by two rows of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.52 Carat Natural Cabochon Sapphires and Diamond Ring Made in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 8.52 Carat Natural Cabochon, Sapphires and 2.00 Carat Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold Topaz Rubelite Cabochon Blue Candy Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Deco Style 18 Karat White Gold Topaz Rubelite Cabochon Blue Candy Cocktail Ring This beautiful Blue Candy Cocktail ring is finely handcrafted by expert artisans in 18 karats white go...
Rubelite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14.06 ctw No-Heat East African Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Tysons, VA
A remarkable statement of rarity and refinement, this vintage style ring showcases a captivating 12.66 carat East African ruby in a smooth cabochon cut, celebrated for its rich red h...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s 2.68 Carat Cabochon Cut Star Ruby Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive cabochon cut ruby ring has been crafted in 15k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Rectangular Cabochon Chalcedony Wide Band Ring in Polished 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.5 Introducing this exquisite wide band ring, featuring a stunning cabochon light brownish-purple chalcedony, set in luxurious 18 karat rose gold.
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cabochon Blue Sapphire with Diamond Serpent Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Blue Sapphire 1.70 carats with Diamond 0.06 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 13.02 grams "We first open...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Mabe Pearl with Cabochon Peridot Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Mabe Pearl with Cabochon Peridot 7.25 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.4 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 18.34 grams "We first opened doors ...
Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Green Tourmaline with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Green Tourmaline 30.45 carats with Diamond 1.92 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 22.78 grams "We f...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,783Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Cabochon Cut Emerald Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a 4.60 Carats Cabochon Cut Emerald. Size ITA: 17 USA: 8 We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and resizable.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Pink Coral Cabochon Floral Wide Diamond Ring Band Sz 7.75
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A bold statement ring done in 18K white gold and set with the three polished coral cabochons surrounded by approximately .60cttw in H-J color Si2-i2 clarity rounds diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$32,960Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Platinum, Cabochon Emerald, Diamond Bombe Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A deep hue green emerald cabochon set in an oval halo of round brilliant white diamonds is the focal point of this bombé cocktail ring, which features quilt-like crosshatching made o...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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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