14K Yellow Gold 9.8ct Lavender Jadeite Jade Marquise Cabochon Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring is centered by a remarkable 9.8 carat lavender jadeite jade cabochon, a gemstone especially admired for its soft coloration, smooth translucency, and strong prese...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Vintage Cluster Cocktail Ring - 14k Cabochon 1.83ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Australian Opals Carat(s): 1.76ctw Cut: Oval Cabo...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,394Sale Price|20% Off
14K Gold Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1960s Europe
Located in Braintree, GB
A striking 14K gold ring showcasing a cabochon emerald surrounded by old-cut diamonds. Specifications: Metal: 14K Gold Gemstones: Emerald: Cabochon, 0.87 ct Diamonds: 10 old-cut, 0...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$9,040Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Wearing a mens ring can be a great way to add a touch of style and sophistication to any outfit. To wear this estate David Webb green emerald ring in style, consider the size of the ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby & Peridot Byzantine Ring in Sterling Silver with 18K Vermeil
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Cabochon oval ruby set in sterling silver byzantine style ring with 18K vermeil, round peridot stones and heart design accents on the sides.
Peridot, Ruby, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Ring - 10k Marquise Cabochon .31ctw Two-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opals Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Marquise Cabochon Color: Wh...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Men's Ring - 10k Oval Cabochon Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Tiger's Eye Cut: Oval Cabochon Style: Solitaire Featur...
Tiger's Eye, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Blue Chalcedony Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Square Cabochon 10.14ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Blue Chalcedony Carat(s): 4.80ct Cut: Square Cabochon Natural Sapphir...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sculptural 18K Yellow Gold Wavy Band Ring with Teardrop Cabochon Turquoise
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This wavy band ring showcases 0.74 carat pear shape turquoise set in 18K yellow gold. The cabochon turquoise measures 7 x 5 mm and is secured in a classic prong setting, allowing the...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 10K Rose Gold Eilat Cabochon Ring, Unisex, 20th Century, USA
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 10K rose gold ladies ring featuring a large oval Eilat stone cabochon from Israel, showcasing rich natural blue-green patterns.
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Omar Torres 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
At its center, a vibrant cabochon pink tourmaline (weighing 4.50 carats) radiates a warm, luminous glow, enhanced by its smooth, polished surface that captures light with a subtle de...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Amethyst Mexican Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 925 Oval Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Note: Manually adjustable Up or Down 1 size Design: Mexican Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Amethyst Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Purple Style: Cock...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
RUCHI Green Tourmaline Cabochons & Diamond White Gold Statement Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Tourmaline- 27.49 Cts Diamonds- 0.51 Cts All Diamonds are G-H/SI
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$962Sale Price / item|44% Off
Opal 14k Gold Ring, Cabochon Opal Ring, Opal Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Opal 14k gold ring. Cabochon Opal ring. Opal gold ring. Opal vintage ring.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Coral Vintage Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 18k Oval Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Coral Cut: Oval Cabochon Style: Cock...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Cabochon Cut Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique cabochon cut opal ring has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a silver setting.
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,325Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Sapphire Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 10.3 grams.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
15.91ct GIA Colombian cabochon emerald diamond ring 18KT gold 16gr
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning large cabochon emerald certified by GIA Colombian emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Art Deco Ring - 10k Oval Cabochon Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Onyx Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Black Natural Dia...
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Opal Cluster Ring with Natural Opals
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, this ring features a classic opal cluster design centered by one oval cabochon opal measuring approximately 8 x 6 mm. Surrounding the center stone ar...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Three-Stone Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon .63ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opals Carat(s): .63ctw Cut: Oval Cabochon Total Carats: .6...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Jadeite Onyx Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 14k Marquise Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 3 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Jadeite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut: Marquise Cabo...
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Platinum Baguette Diamond Coral Cabochon Ballerina Cocktail Ring 8.69ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An elegant ballerina, ring, crafted in platinum and centered by a beautiful pink coral cabochon weighing 6.89ct (known weight) surrounded by approximately 1.80ctw in G-I color Vs1-2 ...
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Sapphire Cluster Cocktail Ring -14k Cabochon 4.27ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Australian Opals Carat(s): 1.48ctw Cut: Marquise Caboch...
Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Diamond Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon .72ctw Bypass
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Australian Opal Carat(s): .68ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Green...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 3.40ct Cabochon Cut Emerald and 2.72ct Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive Colombian cabochon cut emerald cocktail ring has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Yellow Gold Opal Ruby Halo Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon 2.28ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 1.16ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Natural Ru...
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,125Sale Price|25% Off
New Made 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
đź’Ž New Made 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Sapphire Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Green Jade Cabochon and Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful deep green jade weighing 2.29 ct. with 0.49 ct. good quality white diamond marquise cuts. Handmade in platinum. Ring size 4.25.
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Yellow Gold Coral & Diamond Ring - 14k Marquise Cabochon Two-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Coral Cut: Marquise Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carat...
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Amethyst Cabochon Diamond Platinum Vintage Stepped Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a sugarloaf shaped amethyst cabochon measuring 11.0 x 13.5 mm Transparent medium purple in color with natural black speckle inclusions Set with wide tab-like prongs and fla...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Goldstone & Cubic Zirconia Bypass Ring - 14k Marquise Cabochon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $30 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Goldstone Cut: Marquise Cabochon Cubic Zirconias C...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,537Sale Price|25% Off
Exquisite 14K Gold Bezel Dome Ring Trillion Cabochon Colombian Emerald
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Gem-Quality Colombian Emerald: Trillion Cabochon Cut: The 1.70-carat emerald features a rare trillion cabochon cut, combining the modern triangular shape with a smooth, polished sur...
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Cabochon Garnet Vintage Style Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, 3.70ct
Located in Bangkok, TH
Richly elegant, this Natural Cabochon Garnet Vintage Style Ring exudes timeless sophistication and classic charm.
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Opal Diamond Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon 1.08ctw Rope
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .78ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Black Origin: ...
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Yellow Gold Beryl Men's Ring - 18k Oval Cabochon 5.46ct Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Beryl Carat(s): 5.46ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Lig...
Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Amethyst Cabochon Diamond Platinum Vintage Stepped Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a sugarloaf shaped amethyst cabochon measuring 11.0 x 13.5 mm Transparent medium purple in color with natural black speckle inclusions Set with wide tab-like prongs and fla...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
DAVID WEBB 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Zebra Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Collection - Kingdom Brilliant-Cut Diamonds, Cabochon Ruby and Diamonds, 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum and Enamel Size - 6.5 Signed - DAVID WEBB
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Alex Jona Cabochon Tsavorite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Band
By Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring band centering a marquise cabochon Tsavorite weighing 3.52 carats. Dimensions: 0.94 in.
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coomi 20K Yellow Gold Cabochon Citrine & Diamond Wide Sculptural Ring
By Coomi
Located in New York, NY
A signature Coomi creation, this bold and expressive sculptural ring is crafted in richly saturated 20 karat yellow gold, hand-hammered to achieve the brand’s iconic ancient-meets-mo...
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
Watermelon Tourmaline ring. Platinum 900 Cat's Eye Tourmaline Cabochon Diamond
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Tourmaline has beautiful internal inclusions. 900 Platinum setting Details: 9.2 grams 8mm by 10mm oval cabochon tourmaline 4.51ct 0.36ctw of Diamonds halo.
Platinum
Fire Opal Cabochon and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 2.95 ct. fire opal oval cabochon with 0.14 ct. good quality white diamond rounds.
White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum
Yellow Gold Opal & Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Oval Cabochon 10.13ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 8.12ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Origin: Australia Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.01ctw Cut: Round ...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Oval Cabochon and White Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3.26 ct. blue sapphire oval cabochon with 0.60 ct. good quality white diamond baguettes.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Turquoise Cabochon and White Diamond Three Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful turquoise round cabochon and white diamond three stone ring. Handmade in platinum.
White Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Vintage Artisan Silver Amber Cabochon Ring, Latvia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Boulder, CO
Rare large 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
14K Yellow Gold Freeform Large Natural Orange Jadeite Cabochon & Diamond Ring
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Estate 14K Yellow Gold Ring with Oval Cabochon Natural Orange Jadeite and Diamond Accents Size 9.75 🡆 Description: One (1) estate 14-karat yellow gold ring set with a large oval ca...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Australian Opal Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon .31ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Australian Opal Carat(s): .25ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Natu...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Oval Cabochon and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1.73 ct. cat's eye chrysoberyl oval cabochon and 0.74 ct. good quality white diamond baguettes and rounds.
Chrysoberyl, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian 10K Gold and Ruby Cabochon Double Snake or Serpent Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the form of two coiled snakes with a bezel-set lab created ruby cabochon to the center of each of their heads. We believe the rubies were later replacements.
Ruby, 10k Gold
Cabochon Coral Vintage Style Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
At its heart lies a smooth cabochon coral, celebrated for its rich, warm hue that symbolizes energy and passion.
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Opal Cabochon & Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1.82 ct. opal oval cabochon with good quality white diamond baguettes and rounds.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Halo Ring - 10k Pear Cabochon .60ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $30 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .38ct Cut: Pear Cabochon Natural Diamon...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Arty Pink Cabochon Ruthenium Tone Ring
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT ruthenium tone Arty ring featuring a pink glass cabochon. Embossed YVES SAINT LAURENT. Indicated size 6 (please refer to measurements).
$3,876Sale Price|24% Off
IGI Certified 5.51ct Natural Oval-Cut Cabochon Tanzanite & Diamond Halo Ring
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
đź’Ž Product Description: A creation of rare allure and timeless sophistication, this 5.51ct Natural Oval-Cut Cabochon Tanzanite Halo Ring captures the magic of color, light, and artis...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980's 3.50ct Marquise Cabochon Amethyst Ring with Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 3.50ct Marquise Cabochon Amethyst Ring with Diamonds - the amethyst weighs approximately 3.50ct and measures 14 x 7.2mm.
Amethyst, Diamond
Blue Sapphireand Cabochon Blue Sapphire Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.52 carats, Cabochon Blue Sapphire 3.89 carats and Blue Sapphire 5.80 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.40 cm Length: 1.50 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight...
Blue Sapphire, 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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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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