Sold|$3,200
Cartier LOVE Diamond Gold Double Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cartier "LOVE" double band ring, consisting of a 18k white gold inner ring set with pavé diamond accents in between the screw motifs and a wider 18k pink gold outer ring set with alt...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Cartier Etincelle de Cartier Diamond 18k White Gold Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
To adorn your fingers in the most elegant way, Cartier brings to you this Etincelle de Cartier ring. It has been carved using top-quality materials and will elevate your look instant...
Cartier Panthere de Cartier Tsavorite Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Cartier made this ring so that it can be cherished through waves of change, trends, and generations. The Panthère de Cartier ring has the iconic Panther symbol which has been a sign ...
Cartier Panthere de Cartier Tsavorite Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Cartier made this ring so that it can be cherished through waves of change, trends, and generations. The Panthère de Cartier ring has the iconic Panther symbol which has been a sign ...
Onyx, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1895 Platinum Wedding Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Cartier 1895 Wedding ring comes in platinum and boasts of a luxurious yet simplistic design approach. The band features signature brand engravings and the smooth lines give it a...
Cartier Eclipse Tourmaline 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship with this beautiful Cartier ring. Its timeless elegance and exceptional detailing make it a statement piece for any occasion.
Yellow Gold
CaseMust de Cartier Trinity Gold Diamond Ring - Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Antwerp, BE
This iconic Cartier Trinity ring in small model, white gold 750/1000, rose gold 750/1000, yellow gold 750/1000, set with brilliant-cut diamonds. Comes with: Box
Diamond, Gold
Sold|$1,529
Cartier Love 18K Rose Gold Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
One of the most iconic and loved designs from the house of Cartier, this stunning Love ring is an icon of style and luxury. Constructed in 18k rose gold, this ring features screw det...
Rose Gold
Cartier Love 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
One of the most iconic and loved designs from the house of Cartier, this stunning Love ring is an icon of style and luxury. Constructed in 18k yellow gold, this ring features screw d...
Cartier Love Diamonds 18k White Gold Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Cartier Love ring is a stunning symbol of elegance and commitment. Crafted from lustrous 18k white gold, its sleek design features a band adorned with sparkling pavé diamonds, ad...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Love 18k Rose Gold Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
One of the most iconic and loved designs from the house of Cartier, this stunning Love ring is an icon of style and luxury. Constructed in 18k rose gold, this ring features screw det...
Rose Gold
Sold|$1,479
Cartier Love 18k Rose Gold Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
One of the most iconic and loved designs from the house of Cartier, this stunning Love ring is an icon of style and luxury. Constructed in 18k rose gold, this ring features screw det...
Rose Gold
Cartier Love 18k Rose Gold Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
One of the most iconic and loved designs from the house of Cartier, this stunning Love ring is an icon of style and luxury. Constructed in 18k rose gold, this ring features screw det...
Cartier Love 18k White Gold Mini Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
One of the most iconic and loved designs from the house of Cartier, this stunning Love mini ring is a symbol of style and luxury. Constructed in 18K white gold, this ring features sc...
Sold|$1,233
Cartier Love 18K Rose Gold Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
One of the most iconic and loved designs from the house of Cartier, this stunning Love ring is an icon of style and luxury. Constructed in 18K rose gold, this ring features screw det...
Cartier Mini Love 1 Diamond 52 PG Au750 4.7g Ring
By Cartier
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Cartier Mini Love 1 Diamond Ring Size 52 Metal Rose Gold/PG Au750 Weight 4.7g Box included
CARTIER - Love Ring White Gold Size 52 (US Size 6)
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Cartier Style Number: B4084700 Series: Love Ring Gender: Unisex Material: 18K White Gold European Size: 52 US Size: 6 Weight: 7g Band Width: 6mm ...
18k Gold
Cartier Love 18k Rose Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Cartier's Love band continues to be a favored choice when it comes to choosing a wedding or engagement ring and even as a special addition to one's collection.
Cartier French "Amour Et Trinity Or" Gold Rolling Ring 52
By Cartier
Located in Narberth, PA
This limited edition Cartier Trinity ring (also known as a "Rolling ring") is from ca1998 and absolutely gorgeous!
18k Gold
Cartier Trinity Classic 18K Three Tone Gold Rolling Ring 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Trinity ring was designed by Louis Cartier in 1924 and it continues to be a celebrated design from Cartier. The central motif of the Trinity collection is the ring which comes as...
Gold
Cartier Trinity Classic 18K Three Tone Gold Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Trinity ring was designed by Louis Cartier in 1924 and it continues to be a celebrated design from Cartier. The central motif of the Trinity collection is the ring which comes as...
Gold
Cartier Solitaire 1895 0.50 ct Diamond Platinum Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Looking for an ideal ring. Well, this ring from the house of Cartier is something that will bring a smile to you every time you look at it. Crafted in platinum, this sleek ring is ce...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Juste un Clou 18K White Gold Diamond Ring 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Juste Un Clou collection from Cartier is all about making ordinary objects into exquisite pieces of jewelry, and it would be fair to say that this piece is truly beyond precious....
Cartier Love 18K Rose Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
One of the most loved designs from the house of Cartier, this stunning Love ring is an icon of style and luxury. Constructed in 18k rose gold, this ring features screw details all ar...
Cartier Love 18K Rose Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
One of the most iconic and loved designs from the house of Cartier, this stunning Love ring is an icon of style and luxury. Constructed in 18K rose gold, this ring features screw det...
Cartier Love 18K Rose Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
One of the most iconic and loved designs from the house of Cartier, this stunning Love ring is an icon of style and luxury. Constructed in 18k rose gold, this ring features screw det...
Cartier Love 18K Rose Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
One of the most iconic and loved designs from the house of Cartier, this stunning Love ring is an icon of style and luxury. Constructed in 18K rose gold, this ring features screw det...
Rose Gold
Cartier Love 18K Rose Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
One of the most iconic and loved designs from the house of Cartier, this stunning Love ring is an icon of style and luxury. Constructed in 18K rose gold, this ring features screw det...
Rose Gold
Cartier Love 18K White Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
One of the most iconic and loved designs from the house of Cartier, this stunning Love ring is an icon of style and luxury. Constructed in 18K white gold, this ring features screw de...
Cartier C de 18k White Gold Diamond Band Ring - 52 / 6
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, ON
Cartier C de 18k White Gold Diamond Band Ring. Original retail $3100 USD.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Solitaire 1895 0.50 ct Diamond Platinum Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Includes: Original Box, Original Case, Authenticity Card, GIA Diamond Dossier, Cleaning Kit
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Love Diamond 18k Rose Gold Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The fine workmanship, use of precious metals, and unique appeal make this fine jewelry ring a fabulous purchase. It's a worthy investment. Includes: Original Box, Original Case
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Diamond Paved 18K White Gold Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Cartier's Love band continues to be a favored choice when it comes to choosing a wedding or engagement ring.
White Gold
Cartier Juste Un Clou Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Juste Un Clou collection from Cartier is all about making ordinary objects into exquisite pieces of jewelry. This creation proudly represents the expertise and talent of the arti...
Yellow Gold
Sold|$9,135 / set
Cartier Juste un Clou Diamond 18k Rose Gold Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Juste Un Clou collection from Cartier is all about making ordinary objects into exquisite pieces of jewelry, and it would be fair to say that this piece is truly beyond precious....
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Love 3 Diamond 18k Rose Gold Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A special ring that promises to stand out on your hand is this Cartier Love diamond ring. It is a masterfully-crafted piece of jewelry that embodies timeless luxury and sophisticated...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Trinity 18K Three Tone Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Delivering on the idea of timeless everyday-wear jewelry, Cartier brings you this Trinity ring. Designed in a stacked style, it is made using 18K three-tone gold—a Trinity signature ...
Gold
Cartier Double Heart Diamond 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
We are 'heart eyes' over this Cartier cocktail ring. Sculpted using 18k white gold, the luxurious jewel has a dual-band style centered with two hearts interlocked with one another. D...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Juste Un Clou Diamonds 18k White Gold Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted by Cartier, the Juste Un Clou ring exudes elegance and refinement. Its sleek design seamlessly merges modernity with luxury, featuring dazzling diamonds set in lustrous 18k w...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Love Pink Sapphire 18K Rose Gold Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
One of the most iconic and loved designs from the house of Cartier, this stunning Love ring is an icon of style and luxury. Constructed in 18K rose gold, this ring features screw det...
Cartier Love Diamond Paved 18k White Gold Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Precious stones are used to transform this Cartier Love ring into an exceptional jewel you can wear on special days. Sculpted using 18k white gold and covered in incredible diamonds,...
White Gold
Cartier Love Ceramic Diamond Paved 18K White Gold Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
One of the most iconic and loved designs from the house of Cartier, the stunning Love ring is an icon of style and luxury. This is an updated version that arrives in 18k white gold d...
Cartier Maillon Panthère Diamond 18k White Gold band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
From Cartier's Maillon Panthère collection comes this magnificent ring that could not be any more perfect as it is overflowing with true beauty. Splendidly crafted from 18k white gol...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Love Diamond Paved 18K Two Tone Gold Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The 'Love' collection from Cartier is a timeless tribute to the feeling of love. Celebrating that everlasting bond of love, this ring comes crafted from 18k yellow gold and white gol...
Diamond, Gold
Cartier Love Diamond Paved 18K Two Tone Gold Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The 'Love' collection from Cartier is a timeless tribute to the feeling of love. Celebrating that everlasting bond of love, this ring comes crafted from 18k yellow gold and white gol...
Cartier Love Diamond 18k White Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
To last momentously in honour of your precious bond of love, Cartier brings you this minimally aesthetic ring from their famous Love collection. Splendidly crafted from 18k white gol...
Sold|$1,000 / item
Cartier Trinity Ring - 750(YG×PG×WG) - 7.7g - Size 52 - Lowe eyes
By Cartier
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Cartier Trinity Ring - 750(YG×PG×WG) - 7.7g - Size 52 - Lowe eyes -
Cartier Love Diamond 18k White Gold Wedding Band Ring 4mm - 52 / 6
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, ON
Cartier Love Diamond 18k White Gold Wedding Band Ring 4mm.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Trinity Diamond Paved 18k Yellow Gold Rolling Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The fine workmanship, use of precious metals, and unique appeal make this fine jewelry ring a fabulous purchase. It's a worthy investment. Includes: Original Box, Original Case
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Juste Un Clou 18k Rose Gold Small Model Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Juste Un Clou collection from Cartier is all about making ordinary objects into exquisite pieces of jewelry, and it would be fair to say that this piece is truly beyond precious....
Rose Gold
Cartier Love Diamond Ceramic 18k Rose Gold 3 Ring Set Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A glamorous version of the much-coveted Cartier Love ring, this piece comes in a triple-stack style. It has three rings—one 18k rose gold band with screw motifs, one 18k rose gold ba...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Love 1 Diamond 18k Rose Gold Wedding Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Cartier's Love band continues to be a favored choice when it comes to choosing a wedding or engagement ring and even as a special addition to one's collection. A ring version of the ...
Rose Gold
Cartier Trinity 18k Three Tone Gold Narrow Wedding Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Part of the iconic Trinity collection, this ring is the perfect way to seal your bond of love. It features an 18k three-tone gold ring and a chic silhouette. The simple and elegant s...
Gold
Cartier Love Diamond Ceramic 18k White Gold 3 Band Ring Set Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep it simple and subtle with your accessories as you flaunt this gorgeous ring on your finger, brought for you by the biggest name in jewellery, Cartier. The love ring set comprise...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Love Me Two Tone Set Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold and 18K White Gold 6 - 52
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Condition: Great. Minor scratches. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Circumference 0", Width 0.2", Depth 0" Designer: Cartier Model: Love Me Two Tone Set Ring 18K Rose Gold a...
Rose Gold, White Gold
Sold|$1,889
Cartier Diamond Eternity Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
The ring features twelve brilliant cut round diamonds of approx 0.50 carat weight. Fully hallmarked Cartier 750 52-941956 Diamond weight: approx 0.50 carat Weight: 1.9 grams Size: U...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$5,900
CARTIER Diamond and Gold Agrafe Ring
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring Size: 6. Signed "Cartier" 750 01 6038 52. Accompanied by Cartier Box.
Diamond, White Gold
For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.
Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.
Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)
Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.
One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.
Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.
On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.
While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.
Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.
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.