14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Cut Amethyst Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k yellow gold Amethyst: oval cabochon cut = 8.15cttw Ring Size: 6.75 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: 7.20 grams
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rounded Gold Obsidian Cabochon Ring In Sterling Silver
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Step into the enchanting world of Steven's Jewelry with the Rounded Gold Obsidian Cabochon Ring and Tibetan Turquoise Black Diamond Ring from the Garden of Stephen Collection.
Gold, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Baguette and Round Diamond Cabochon Sapphire Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
18 Karat Baguette and Round Diamond Cabochon Sapphire Ring Sophisticated and full of class!
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 5.85ct Burma Cabochon Ruby & Diamond 18k Cocktail Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite GIA Certified Burma Cabochon Red Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Cocktail Cluster Ring, a true symbol of luxury and elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.12 Carat Total Bezel Set Cabochon Star Sapphire Ring in Tri-Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This striking star sapphire solitaire ring showcases a captivating greyish-blue cabochon cut star sapphire, celebrated for its natural phenomenon of displaying a radiant star-like pa...
Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
8.0 Carat Emerald Pear Shape Cabochon Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Stone Details: Stone: Zambian Emerald Cut: Pear Cabochon Weight: 8.0 carat Diamond Details: Cut: Emerald cut Total Carat Weight: 1.45 carat Quality: VVS, H/I Cut: Brilliant cut C...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Green Jade Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 9.9 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Center Gemston...
Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Triple Cabochon Coral 14K Gold Band Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The three stones are round shaped cabochons surrounded by a 14 karat yellow gold frame and bezel set.
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 3.76 Carat Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring in Two-Tone Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning dome cocktail ring, showcasing a 3.76 carats cabochon ruby, set on a four prong setting and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut yellow diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
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GIA Certified Russian Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Platinum Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Own an Emerald from a locality where very few Emeralds make it to market, especially of this size. Oval Cabochon Emerald weighing 9.33 Carats, certified by GIA as Russian and Clarity...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Oval Cabochon Star Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.75 Crafted with impeccable artistry, this stunning ring features a captivating oval cabochon star sapphire as its centerpiece, exuding celestial allure and mystique.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Rotating Amethyst Baguette Cabochon Diamond Roulette Cocktail Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The combination of smooth cabochon surfaces, angular tapered baguette cuts, and polished gold creates an elegant balance between modern artistry and timeless fine jewelry craftsmansh...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Sculptural Yellow Gold Ring with Citrine Cabochon Center
By Bulgari
Located in Roma, IT
The centerpiece is a large citrine cabochon, with a warm honey tone, cut into a smooth pyramid dome that radiates both strength and elegance.
Yellow Gold
7.50 Carat Cabochon Turquoise and Diamond Vintage Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Centering a securely nestled Hand set 7.5 Carat Oval Cabochon Turquoise. Surrounded by Baguette and Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 1.57tcw.
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Natural Lavender Violet Oval Cabochon Jade Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful & Natural Jade The ring is 14K Yellow Gold The Oval Cabochon is Natural Lavender Jade The top of the ring measures 0.75" x 0.75" The ring is a size 4.5, sizable.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Orange Citrine Cabochon Pink Topaz Gold Cushion Ring
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Cushion Ring with 15mm Orange Citrine (approximately 25 cts) and four Cabochon Pink Topaz (approximately 0.40 cts).. Center faceted Citrine has an orange tone offset...
Citrine, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Moss Agate Cabochon Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A beautiful vintage ring set with a large cabochon cut moss agate. The agate has wonderful intricate colouring which changes from every angle.
Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Citrine and Cabochon Ruby Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Flanking the citrine are vivid cabochon rubies, their deep crimson tones providing a dramatic contrast to the sunlit brilliance of the center stone.
Ruby, Citrine, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Malachite Ring 1970s Set with an oval malachite cabochon
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Malachite Ring, 1970s Set with an oval malachite cabochon mounted in 18 karat yellow gold Malachite cabochon measuring approximately 15.03 x 12.01 x 8.33mm Total weight 11.5 grams s...
Malachite
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
Oval Cabochon Turquoise Twist Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This vivid blue oval-shaped turquoise ring is elegantly set in a 14k yellow gold bezel setting. With a ring top measuring 10 x 12.4 mm, the rich hue of the turquoise beautifully cont...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Topaz Taper Baguette Cabochon Roulette Rotating Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
At the heart of this design lies a serene, translucent cabochon-cut blue topaz, which remains stationary as a focal point of calm.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold, 14k Gold
Estate 18K Gold Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow and white gold ring featuring a cabochon amethyst with faceting on the bottom in the center.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
【Jādora】Type A Jadeite Cabochon and Diamond Band Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
From our Jādora collection, this delicate band ring features vibrant Type A jadeite cabochons, each with a rich, intense green hue and fine translucency.
Diamond, Jade, White 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
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Oval Cabochon .13ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .12ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Green,Bl...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Jade Cabochon Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.2 Grams Diamond Count: 2 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.10 carats Diamond Color: G-I Diamond Clarity: VS Jade Carat Weight...
Jade, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Ring with Cabochon Blue Sapphire Size 7
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
This classic ring has the perfect balance between diamonds and sapphire. Every detail counts with this modern take on a stunning design. Ring size: 7 Platinum Ring weight: 10.3 gr Ri...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Cabochon Cut Coral and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage cabochon cut coral cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Emerald Diamond Halo 2 Tone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: New Era: Edwardian Revival Year: 2019 Metal: 18K White & Yellow Gold Gemstone: Natural Emerald Carat Weight: 1.87 Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Medium-darkish green, de...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Elias 14k Yellow Gold Central Lapis Cabochon Indian Large Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This stunning 20th-century ring, crafted in the United States, features a warm 14K gold band and a captivating cabochon-cut lapis lazuli stone with deep blue hues.
14k Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Pear Cabochon .16ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .14ct Cut: Pear Cabochon Color: White/Blue/G...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Red Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.7 Grams Jade Measurements: 15.6 mm x 9.98 mm x 6.7 Ring Size: 7 (resizable) Stamped: "14K" Condition: Preowned
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Marquise Cabochon .38ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .34ct Cut: Marquise Cabochon Color: White/Blu...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.54 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* An elegant and simple cocktail ring with a 7.54 carat pear shape cabochon Zambian Emerald centre stone, with 1.78 carat of brilliant cut diamonds surrounding it, all set in 18K w...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Oval Cabochon .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $100 or Down 2 sizes for $60 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Cut: Oval Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .5...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Onyx Diamond Vintage Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Black Natu...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Lapis Lazuli Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Blue Size: 24.9mm x ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wagner Collection Ring "Sphere" Rosè Gold Smoky Quartz Cabochon
By Wagner Preziosen
Located in Berlin, DE
Rosè gold, smoky quartz cabochon with "sun" engraving. Ring Size 56 (European Size)
Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Cabochon Turquoise and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This impressive vintage cocktail ring is fine quality set with a turquoise cabochon and very well color matched, very high color graded diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Stackable Band in 22k Gd
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful Eternity Band made with Blue Sapphire Cabochons and White Diamonds handmade in 22k gold .
Diamond, Sapphire, 22k Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Ring - 18k Oval Cabochon 2.20ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 2.10ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Origin: Austral...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Kneebone Cabochon Peridot Tangerine Sapphire Tre Pietre Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
The peridot is cut in a highly unusual sugarloaf cabochon of 18.90 carats. It is exceptionally shaped, cut and polished.
Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Ruby Oval Cabochon and White Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1.61 ct. red ruby oval cabochon with 0.18 ct. white diamond rounds. Handmade in platinum.
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Artisan 21.10ct Emerald Cabochon Ring, 18K Gold, Diamonds, Singapore
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This amazing ring matches the Panther Bracelet I just listed. This is a natural Zambia Emerald with minor clarity enhancement. There are (2) triangle Diamonds on each side of emer...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Cabochon Diamond Ring, circa 1995
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Rendered in 18 karat yellow and white gold, the piece is centered by a captivating natural ruby cabochon of rich, medium red hue. The gemstone’s smooth, domed surface enhances its de...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
7 Ct Finest Rubelite Cabochon 1 Ct Diamond 18 Kt White Gold Cocktail Ring Size 6
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a timeless classic, the Cocktail Ring features a stunning 7 Ct Finest Rubelite with 2 Cabochons in pear shape and 1 Carat Diamond set in 18 Kt White Gold.
Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Jadeite Men's Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Jadeite Treatment: Dyed Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Green ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
O’Gem Smoky Quartz Round Cabochon Beige Ceramic Statement Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
O’Gem Smoky Quartz round cabochon beige ceramic statement ring, handcrafted in Amsterdam.
Quartz
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Cabochon 1.68ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Australian Opals Carat(s): 1.68ctw Cut: Oval Cabochon &a...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century 4.50 Carat Cabochon Emerald Diamonds Duchess Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Important antique ring called Duchess ring, it is set with a cabochon emerald in closed setting surmounted by 2 antique cushion- cut diamonds set with claws, and a fleur-de-lis motif...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, St...
GIA Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire Cabochon Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA Sri Lanka blue sapphire cabochon round. Handmade in platinum. Ring size 6.75.
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Sterling Silver Tiger Eye Two-Stone Ring - 925 Oval Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 11 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $25 or Down 1/2 a size for $25 Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Tiger Eye Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Brown,Tan,Gold Style: T...
Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Solitaire Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon .36ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Australian Opal Carat(s): .36ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: White...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 1.30ct Oval Cabochon Peridot Ring, Thailand
Located in Bangkok, TH
Freshly radiant, this Cabochon Peridot Vintage Style Ring captures timeless elegance with a vibrant, nature-inspired touch.
Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sterling Silver Yellow Amber Cabochon Ring, Latvia, 1930
Located in Boulder, CO
Yellow amber cabochon ring handcrafted in Latvia. This early amber jewelry is quite rare in its traditional Latvian jewelry craftsmanship and all one of a kind.
Amber, Silver
Green Prehnite Cabochon Ring in Grey Titanium Sculptural Contemporary Design
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in München, DE
MEASUREMENTS Grey titanium ring with natural green prehnite cabochon Cabochon gemstone: approx. 9 × 12 mm Ring size: 51 Weight: 6.8 g
Titanium
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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