【Crown Radiance】Aurora Bloom South Sea Pearl Diamond Filigree Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A true celebration of elegance and craftsmanship, this ring features a luminous South Sea pearl cradled in an intricate filigree setting. The airy, floral-inspired design is encruste...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
【Crown Radiance】Leopard Embrace Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Embodying elegance and power, this exquisite ring features a magnificent Aurora South Sea pearl, known for its enchanting overtones and unparalleled luster. Set atop a meticulously c...
Diamond, Agate, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Two-Tone Diamond Crown Band
Located in New York, NY
Two-Tone Diamond Crown Band A bold, structured band crafted in rich yellow gold with a striking white gold center row, showcasing a sequence of round diamonds framed by angular diam...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Emerald Baguette and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing the "Enlightenment Elegance" Fine Jewelry Collection – an exquisite ensemble meticulously crafted from the timeless allure of baguette diamonds and the resplendent radian...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
【Crown Radiance】Petal-Edge Diamond South Sea Pearl Convertible Ring Pendant
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A refined interpretation of regality and grace, this convertible ring-pendant design from the Crown Radiance collection centers around a spectacular 14–15mm AAAA South Sea pearl — ra...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
【Crown Radiance】Peacock Bloom Aurora 15-16mm Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
This Aurora Peacock Green Tahitian Pearl Ring is a mesmerizing blend of artistry and luxury. The 15-16mm peacock green Tahitian pearl captivates with its deep, iridescent glow, refle...
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
【Crown Radiance】Convertible Sapphire Diamond Aurora South Sea Pearl Ring Pendant
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
More than an adornment, this masterpiece is transformable — shifting gracefully between a statement ring and a pendant. It offers both versatility and prestige, embodying the sculptu...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
Scarlet Crown - Natural Burma Ruby Vivid Red Pigeon's Blood GRS Certified Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Scarlet Crown rises with the authority of royal insignia — a jewel shaped for the woman who carries quiet power. At its center burns a 5.25‑carat Burmese ruby, GRS‑certified and glow...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
【Crown Radiance】Royal Radiance South Sea Pearl Buccellati-Style Diamond Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
This striking ring embodies the elegance of timeless craftsmanship. At its center lies a luminous South Sea pearl, celebrated for its rich iridescence and natural beauty. Surrounding...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
【Crown Radiance】Regal Lotus 14–15mm South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent 14–15 mm Golden South Sea pearl, radiant with deep golden luster, rests upon a lotus-like crown of diamonds and engraved gold. The sculptural dome form embodies regal b...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
【Crown Radiance】Regal Halo Diamond South Sea Pearl Convertible Ring Pendant
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
A crowning statement of elegance and versatility, this regal piece showcases a luminous 13–14mm AAAA South Sea pearl with an exquisite mirror-like luster and near-flawless surface.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
10.82 Carat Chalcedony and 0.78 Carat Ruby Crown Head Turner Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A stunning vivid red 0.78 carat Oval Ruby is set as a crown on a 10.82 carat Chalcedony. Chalcedony is a translucent variety of microcrystalline quartz that occurs in a range of colo...
Chalcedony, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
【Crown Radiance】Convertible South Sea Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring/Pendant
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K white gold, the design captures the timeless allure of regal elegance, blending soft radiance with bold architectural form.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
【Crown Radiance】Celestial Cluster Aurora Baby Akoya Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of opulence with this exquisite Aurora Baby Akoya Pearl Ring. Crafted from lustrous Japanese Baby Akoya pearls, each delicately handpicked for their radiant glow ...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
【Crown Radiane】Aurora Symphony Multicolor South Sea Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
This luxurious Aurora pearl ring is a true celebration of nature’s finest gems, featuring a stunning cluster of 9-10mm Tahitian, White South Sea, and Golden South Sea pearls. The har...
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
GIA Certified .59 Cart Round Cut Diamond Raised Crown Ring Flush 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Diamond engagement ring. Raised Crown, Flush mount GIA Certificate: 1152592795 .59ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
【Crown Radiance】Diamond-Encased Aurora South Sea Pearl Gala Statement Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Experience the epitome of elegance with this captivating Aurora South Sea pearl ring. Featuring a lustrous South Sea pearl as its centerpiece, this masterpiece is adorned with 1.65 c...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
【Crown Radiance】Celestial Bloom Aurora South Sea Pearl Emerald Diamond Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring features a radiant South Sea pearl as its centerpiece, exuding timeless elegance and natural luster. Surrounded by a meticulously crafted geometric octagon design...
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
【Crown Radiance】Lightning Grace Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Statement Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Aurora South Sea Pearl Ring, a masterpiece of elegance and contemporary design. This extraordinary piece features a lustrous South Sea pearl, celebrated for its radia...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
【Crown Radiance】Galaxy Orbit Aurora South Sea & Akoya Pearl Cocktail Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
This luxurious ring combines the brilliance of a luminous Aurora South Sea pearl with delicate Japanese Akoya pearls, creating a harmonious blend of sophistication and charm. The vin...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, White Gold
25.81 Carat Colombian Emerald Studded with White Diamond Crown Statement Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A gigantic 25.81 carat Colombian emerald is delicately set with 0.49 carat of white diamond as a crown in the center using the special hand make technique from Hong Kong. Emeralds fr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
【Crown Radiance】Radiant Halo Aurora South Sea Pearl & Baby Akoya Ring
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Command attention and admiration with this dazzling Aurora South Sea Pearl ring, a statement piece designed to captivate. At its heart lies a magnificent 15-16mm South Sea pearl, who...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, White Gold
Crown IV – Legacy - Natural Burma No Heat Pigeon's Blood GRS Certified Ruby Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A final touch of round brilliant diamonds (0.12 cts) adds crisp highlights, completing the composition with subtle sparkle — a whisper of brilliance around a center of fire. Crafted...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Chalcedony Crown-0.78ct GIA D-Color VS2 Old mine Diamond & Blue Chalcedony Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings shine. Chalcedony Crown ascends. Set in 18K gold, Chalcedony Crown is more than a ring — it is a piece of wearable fine art.
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Emerald Crown - Old Mine Cut Diamond set with Emeralds in 18K Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A delicate constellation of 20 Round Brilliant Diamonds (0.12 cts) adds crisp sparkle, enhancing the silhouette without disturbing its old‑world charm. Set in 18K gold, the ring feel...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$1,977Sale Price / item|30% Off
Crown Diamond Ring with the Tiara Look on 1/2 of the Ring, VS Clarity Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Two tiara rings.-size 8. This tiara or crown ring is hand fabricated in 14 karat yellow gold, There are diamonds going three-fourths the way around the ring and have a total weight ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Crown VII – Mogok - Fine Burma Mogok No Heat Pigeon's Blood Designer Ruby Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Their brilliance lifts the entire design, creating movement, clarity, and a radiant halo around the Mogok center. Handcrafted in 18K gold and weighing 8.12 grams, Crown VII – Mogok ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Crown of Eternity - Natural Sapphire SriLankan No Heat Royal Blue set in Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings shimmer with beauty. Crown of Eternity rules — a jewel of royal color and timeless grandeur, crafted to feel both powerful and poetic.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire & Tsavorite Crown Shaped Resembling Long Ring with Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:6.82g, Diamond:2.43ct, Silver:12.51gm, Sapphire:1.80ct, Tsavorite:0.70ct Size: 22X17X66MM"
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond 14K Tiara Crown Ring, MADE TO ORDER, LR52404W45SA
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
As gorgeous as a fine royal tiara, this ring crowns your finger in decadent royal blues and white gold and diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Crown III – Heirloom - Burma MOGOK No Heat Vivid Red Pigeon's Blood Ruby Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Their sparkle creates contrast, movement, and a refined brilliance that frames the ruby like a crown of light. Handcrafted in 18K gold and weighing 4.37 grams, Crown III – Heirloom ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA 2.30 Carat Fancy Yellow Brown Diamonds Ring 18 Karat Edwardian Crown Deco*
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Classic Threes GIA Certified: 1.36Ct Natural Fancy Yellow Brown European cut round diamond ring. Report # 2155624773 Stating: Fancy Brownish Yellow Si-1 clarity. (No...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 15 Carat Sapphire Crowned By Hot Pink Sapphire 18K Designer Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A CGL Certified yellow sapphire is mounted with 0.66 carat Kite shaped Pink Sapphire and 0.26 carat white brilliant round diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.06 Carat Natural Diamond Pear Crown Two Piece Set 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
Specifications Item Code: SER-211316A Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Ring Set Style: Pear Diamond Crown Stacking Ring Set Metal: 18K White Gold Gold Weight: 3.97 Grams Gross ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Funky No Heat Sapphire Crowned On 13.4 mm South Sea pearl 18K Designer Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
The ring is manufactured in 18K gold. The details of the white diamond are mentioned below: Colro F Clarity: VS The ring can be resized and can be shipped through FED EX internati...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
22 Karat Gold Vermeil Crescent Crown Band by Chee Lee New York
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
For the everyday royal, this gorgeous 22 Karat Gold Vermeil Crescent Crown Band is designed for the modern jewelry lover who appreciates timeless pieces with a sophisticated edge.
22k Gold, Vermeil
Crown II – Sovereign - Natural Burma Ruby Heat Pigeon's Blood Vivid Red Classic
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The contrast between the ruby’s vivid fire and the diamonds’ crisp brilliance forms a composition that feels both regal and contemporary — a crown of light sculpted with precision. ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
$224,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified THE CROWN JEWEL: A LEGENDARY 8.01 CARAT FANCY YELLOW DIAMOND
Located in Chicago, IL
An unparalleled testament to nature's artistry, this extraordinary ring centers on a magnificent 8.01-carat Square Emerald Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond. The gem's vibrant, sunny hue is i...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Leon Megé Exclusive "Milano" Four-Prong Crown Style Solitaire with Round Diamond
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18K rose gold Ideal cut diamonds bright-cut pave Leon Megé exclusive "Milano" four-prong crown-style solitaire with a round diamond r2012 The lead time for project compl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.20 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Round Cut n Diamond Accent 18k Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Era: Edwardian-Inspired, Handcrafted Vintage-Style Material: 18k Yellow Gold This elegant crown-style ring centers a natural round aquamarine weighing approximately 1.20 carats, feat...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$966Sale Price / item|44% Off
Tiara Ring with Sapphires in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Marquise sapphire 14k gold ring. Tiara ring. Gold crown ring. Blue sapphire ring.
Sapphire, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Floral Cluster Ring with 37 Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : A delicate floral-inspired cluster crowns this 14K White gold ring, with 37 round single-cut natural diamonds arranged to create a sparkling, petal-like focal point.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Floral Cluster Ring with 37 Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : A delicate floral-inspired cluster crowns this 14K yellow gold ring, with 37 round single-cut natural diamonds arranged to create a sparkling, petal-like focal point.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crown V – Dynasty - Natural Burma Ruby Heat Vivid Red Pigeon's Blood GRS Cert
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Some rings shine. Crown V – Dynasty rules with fire.
Ruby, 18k Gold
10k White Gold 1.14 Carat Blue Diamond Cluster Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
They are set in a 10k White Gold elevated crown setting. The ring is a size 7.
Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Large Modernist 14 Karat Gold and Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine large modernist 14k gold and smoky quartz cocktail ring. With a large faceted pear shaped smoky quartz prong set in a 14 karat gold crown undercarriage.
Quartz, Gold
$2,200Sale Price|60% Off
18K White Gold 12mm White South Sea Pearl & 0.52ct Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Exquisite 18K white gold ring, crowned by a luminous 12 mm South Sea pearl—renowned for its natural radiance and exceptional size.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 38.78 Carats Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A magnificent 38.78-carat pearl crowns this 18 Karat Gold cocktail ring, embodying a timeless blend of elegance and grandeur.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$5,800Sale Price|24% Off
IGI Certified 4.57ct Natural Ruby and 0.36ct Diamonds 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Discover an enchanting masterpiece from Top Crown Jewelry: a stunning ring featuring vivid pink-red oval natural rubies as the captivating centrepiece, beautifully enhanced by sparkl...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,999Sale Price|20% Off
2.76 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Classic Ring Set in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Apart of our carefully curated collection, this ring proudly displays a 2.76 carat Mozambique ruby crowning a 18k Gold Classic Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Crest Ring Skull Signet Emerald Ruby Memento Mori Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Eye Crowned Skull Signet Ring Gold Plated Silver Memento Mori Designer: J DAUPHIN A sculpted signet ring handcrafted in gold-plated silver, featuring a round signet face set w...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
J. Birnbach GIA Certified 1.85 Carat Total Old Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in platinum with an 18K yellow gold band, this ring combines the warmth of gold with the elegance of a platinum crown, allowing the diamonds to take center stage.
Diamond
20th Century French White Gold Ring with Crown of Diamonds in Square Shape
Located in Sofia, BG
White gold ring, adorned with four princess diamonds surrounded and supported by brilliant cut diamonds. Ring size: 50. P. Brut: 3.4g France, circa 1920.
Gold
19th Century French Golden Ring with Square Crown and Diamonds
Located in Sofia, BG
French golden ring with crown decorated with diamonds. Size 53
Gold
Antique Edwardian 0.25ct Diamond 18ct Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The diamond is meticulously set in a classic 15ct yellow gold crown setting with an 18ct gold ring. Our expert Master Goldsmith has intricately handcrafted this piece into a classic ...
Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Western Germany Cherry Red Mold Faceted Bead FlowerClasp 2Strand Necklace c1948
Located in Chicago, IL
In this post-1948 West Germany necklace, its uniquely moulded acrylic top of the clasp is decorated with a gold-tone crown-like ring around its high-relief center, which together wit...
Gold, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal
Mid-Century Hans-Agne Jakobsson Top Hat Lamp for Markaryd in Black
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markyard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed this top hat table lamp for Markaryd in the 1960s, building the shade from enameled metal in matte black with a wide flat brim and a cylindrical crown. A...
Metal, Enamel
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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