Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Ruby, Peridot & Citrine Ring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond Ruby, Peridot & Citrine Ring - 18K Gold & Silver Multi natural gem Ring Beautiful Natural Blue Topaz from Sri Lanka - 12 carats Natural Multi Color...
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Honey Opal & Orange Citrine Ring — 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Honey Opal & Orange Citrine Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevated Mediterran...
Citrine, Opal, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Topaz & Orange Citrine Ring — 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Topaz & Orange Citrine Ring — 18K Gold & Silver Signed Masterpiece • Exceptional Gem Weight • Museum-Level Craftsmanship Experience elevated Mediterran...
Citrine, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,024Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Tourmaline & Orange Citrine Ring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi Tourmaline & Orange Citrine Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Shape Orange Citrine - 9.50 Carat Natural Round Beautiful Brilliant M...
Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst, Lemon Quartz & Citrine Ring - 18K Gold & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Amethyst, Lemon Quartz, Citrine & Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold & Silver A striking and highly collectible cocktail ring from Bochic’s celebrated “Ori...
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, Silver
Citrine and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18 K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The shank itself is of solid 18 K gold (total 8.60 grams) and it smoothly covers the finger with comfort and ease.
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
18 K white Gold Ring Madeira Citrine and Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A striking 18 K white Gold Ring featuring an oval vivid orangy Madeira Citrine weighing approximately 5.50 ct and 44 round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately 1.15 ct, G c...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 K rose Gold Statement Ring Citrine by Schubart Düsseldorf
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A large and impressive Ring, solidly handcrafted by the renowned Düsseldorf jeweler Schubart. With ist corners and edges and this light yellow rectangular Citrine, this Ring exudes c...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 K White Gold Citrine Champagne White Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Attractive 18 K white Gold Cocktail Ring featuring a sugarloaf Citrine Cabochons weighing 3.49 ct surrounded by 20 white brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 0.40 ct and 86 Champagne colo...
Citrine, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Citrine 18k Gold ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Rose Gold 21g magnificent citrine 12cts surrounded by ruby princess cut. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn. Each item will arrive at your ...
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst, Citrine & Topaz Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Amethyst, Citrine & Topaz Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Center Amethyst 11.00 Carat Natural White Topaz, Blue Topaz, Citrine 13.00 Carats ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Citrine Cabochon Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CIRCA: 1980s MATERIALS: 18k Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Citrine WEIGHT: 8.7 Grams MEASUREMENTS: Stone - 1/4" x 3/8" RING SIZE: 6 - 6.25 HALLMARKS: Tiffany & Co., 750, Italy
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
Eternity Citrine Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Eternity Citrine Ring in 18k Yellow Gold This 18k yellow gold eternity ring features prong-set yellow citrines totaling approximately 1.50ctw.
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eternity Citrine Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Eternity Citrine Ring in 18k Yellow Gold This 18k yellow gold eternity ring features citrines totaling approximately 1.50ctw, set continuously around the band for a warm golden look.
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18k gold and Citrine Bulgari Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold swivel ring set with a cabochon-cut citrine, signed: Bulgari, master mark: *150 ROMA, 750. weight: 8.26 g ring size: 17 mm / 6.5 US / 53
Citrine, 18k Gold
Vintage French 18k Gold Diamond Citrine Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This French 18k gold ring features a distinctive wave motif set with tapered baguette diamonds at the center and channel-set baguette citrines along the outer curves.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Retro 18k Gold Ring with Citrine & Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Signed MM Ring crafted in 18k yellow Gold, featuring one center cushion cut Natural Citrine weighing approximately 10.50 Carats.
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel 18k Yellow Gold Citrine Cable Link Ring
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring by Chanel is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a vibrant citrine set within a distinctive cable link inspired design.
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Flower 18k Yellow Gold Ring w/ Citrine
Located in Orlando, FL
A refined double-flower ring crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, featuring two sculptural floral motifs set side by side.
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
11 Carat Natural Citrine Ring. Natural Emerald Cut Citrine Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Citrine Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 11.30-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Jewelry Type: P...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Citrine Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Victoria, CA
Two additional hallmarks are present, although they are unfortunately illegible. Details: Solid 18K yellow gold with 22K gold flash finish Large emerald cut citrine Citrine measure...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Gold Citrine Ring. Square Cut Natural Citrine Ring Signed 5mm Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Citrine Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.80-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Square Cut Jewelry Type: Bezel-Set Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 5 US, Resizable Width of Ban...
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,064Sale Price|20% Off
Radiant Citrine & Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Radiant Citrine & Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this ring features a 0.33 carat citrine in a refined seven-stone design, accented by round diamonds...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Citrine Ring. Square Cut Natural Citrine Ring 18K Yellow Gold Signed
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Citrine Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.80-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Square Cut Jewelry Type: Bezel-Set Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 5 US, Resizable Width of Ban...
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Citrine Diamond Ring Brutalist Design
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k gold ring features a bold brutalist design with an organic, textured structure.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Citrine and Diamond 18K Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This stunning 18K yellow gold and platinum ring features a captivating 7-carat citrine in a rich, deep orangey-amber hue, radiating warmth and brilliance.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Citrine Ring. 11.30ct Natural Emerald Cut Citrine Cocktail Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Citrine Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 11.30-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Jewelry Type: P...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Citrine and Diamond Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 7.5 ct Citrine and diamond ring i 18k rose gold. It is a simple design with the main citrine in the middle and 2 lines of diamond pave at 2 side of the ring.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
An 18k Gold and Citrine Dress Ring by Poiray
By Poiray
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold bombé ring set with a large emerald-cut citrine, signed and numbered: Poiray, France, circa 1980 with its original case, France, circa 1980. weight: 13.53 g ring si...
Citrine, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Citrine Diamond Ring - 18k Pear 2.49ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 2.25ct Cut: Pear C...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold 5.40ctw Citrine & Diamond Cushion Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and radiant statement piece, this vintage 18K gold cocktail ring centers a vibrant approx. 5.00ct cushion-cut citrine, glowing with deep honey-gold brilliance.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Citrine Noblesse Collection Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: David Yurman Material: 18K yellow gold Citrine: 2.37ct Dimensions: ring top measures 10.2mm wide Size: 6 Weight: 9.70 grams
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ring with Citrine Gemstone in 18K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ring Material 18K Yellow Gold Citrine Gemstone Gemstone 4.25ctw Ring Size 9.75 Weight 6.3 Condition Excellent Retail Price$ 2.900
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Mandarin Citrine and Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Mandarin Citrine and Diamonds Let yourself be captivated by the radiance of this 18K yellow gold ring, showcasing a stunning 3.00-carat mandarin citrine.
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Crossover Citrine Cabochon Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Venice, CA
The 18k gold band has a crossover that is a half-dome, that gives the ring a nice texture and adds even more depth to the piece.
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural 3.21cts Citrine & 0.27cts Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning ring showcases a vibrant citrine gemstone, expertly faceted to enhance its war...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Checkerboard Citrine Twist Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold band is oblique as the finishing touch.
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Citrine & Diamond Ring Size 5.25 #17059
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Citrine and Diamond Ring Size 5.25 JAGi Certified- This stunning ring features one oval citrine quartz stone (16 mm x 13.5 mm) and four round single cut diamonds set...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
2.50 Carat Citrine and Diamond Ring. Natural Oval Cut Citrine 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
These carefully selected diamonds add a touch of sparkle and refinement, harmonizing seamlessly with the rich tones of the citrine. The setting is meticulously hand-crafted in luxuri...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
3 Carat Citrine Ring. Oval Cut Citrine Floral Cluster Diamond 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Citrine Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.40-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stone: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.02-Carats Secondary S...
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tsavorite Citrine Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
There are 0.12 carats of diamond pave to give the ring a bright accent, set in 18K yellow gold. Dimensions: 0.85 x 1.05 x 0.38 inches Size: 5 Weight: 24.8 grams
Diamond, White Diamond, Citrine, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Citrine and Diamond Ring. 2.90ct Natural Oval Cut Citrine 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
These carefully selected diamonds add a touch of sparkle and refinement, harmonizing seamlessly with the rich tones of the citrine. The setting is meticulously hand-crafted in luxuri...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Citrine With Multiple Gemstones Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bradenton, FL
18k yellow gold Citrine and diamond ring, The dimensions of the oval Citrine are approximately 30 mm x 15 mm.
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Citrine Engagement Ring. 3.40ct Oval Citrine Cluster Diamond 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Citrine Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 3.40-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Secondary Stone: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.02-Carats Secondary S...
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
$3,256
Gold and Citrine Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 18 carat rose gold ring set with a large oval faceted citrine on orange gold foil, South of France, circa 1920 weight: 5.3 grams ring size: 17.25 mm / 7 US width: 1.5 - 17 mm
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,046Sale Price|25% Off
4.01 Carat Clear Citrine & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
4.01 Carat Clear Citrine & Diamond Ring In 18k Gold Citrine 4.01 Carat 1 diamonds 0.05 Carat 18k gold mounting 3.59 GMS Custom Services Resizing is available.
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold
Citrine Unisex 18K Yellow Gold Handcrafted Modern Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini " Organic" Collection Unisex Modern Ring 18K Yellow Gold Handcrafted like an intertwining of branches that recalls the organic shape of nature.
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Christian Dior 18k Yellow Gold Citrine Leopard Spot Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Domed cocktail ring, centering a sugarloaf cabochon-cut citrine set with leopard paw motif prongs, in textured 18k yellow gold decorated with black enamel leopard spots.
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Contemporary Checkerboard Cushion Citrine Tube Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This beautiful, contemporary ring features a checkerboard cushion cut, medium yellow orange color citrine, approximately 3.04 CTS, set atop a yellow gold simple...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bellarri Citrine & Diamond Ring - Yellow Gold 18k Cushion Fantasy
By Bellarri
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Brand: Bellarri Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Treatment: Heating Cut: Cushion Fantasy Color: Orangey Yellow Natura...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 3.87ct Citrine Cabochon and Emerald Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 13.7 Grams Stone: 3.87ct Citrine, .48ctw Emerald Measurements: 23.2 x 20 x 8.1mm Size: 6.75 Hallmark: 18CT, Maker's Mark Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Item #: BR-1827-031126-10
Citrine, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.25ct Diamond and Citrine Ring MF18-050626
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A delicate 18K Yellow Gold setting makes this luxury ring a work of art.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 0.48ct Diamond and Citrine Ring MF17-050626
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Add a bold pop of color to any ensemble with this luxury ring. Citrine gemstones with a total weight of 9.0 carats beautifully complement the 18K Yellow Gold setting.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 13.80 carat citrine diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The diamonds add a subtle touch of antique sparkle, offering delicate contrast against the richness of the citrine and the warmth of the 18k yellow gold. The emerald cut shape gives ...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Synthetic Citrine 18k Gold Plated Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with our 1980s Synthetic Citrine 18K Gold Plated Ring, a glamorous cocktail ring that radiates opulence and sophistication.
18k Gold
Yellow Gold Citrine Diamond Bypass Ring - 18k Pear .77ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Treatment: Heating Carat(s): ....
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Timeless Citrine Tsavorite Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Exclusive Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Indulge in luxury with our "Timeless Treasure" 💍💎 18K Gold Exclusive Ring. 💖 Global delivery and quality assurance await from our Swiss-born brand. 18K Yellow Gold Citrine Pin...
Diamond, Citrine, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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