18K White Gold Citrine Diamond Designer Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
18K White Gold Designer Citrine & Diamond Ring Elegant 18K white gold designer ring featuring a 7 × 9 mm oval citrine weighing 1.59 carats, accented by 0.10 carats of brilliant round...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby Designer Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald & Ruby Designer Ring Exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald & Ruby Designer Ring featuring 41 brilliant round diamonds, 2 natural round emeralds,...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Sapphire Designer Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Designer Band Ring Elevate your jewelry collection with this fabulous 14K White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Designer Band Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Tanzanite Designer Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Material: 14K White Gold Gemstones: 1 Oval Natural Tanzanite 0.8 carats, Round Brilliant Diamonds 0.5 carats total Design: Designer statement ring Ring Width: 7/16 inch top of the ba...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k rose gold Moissanite Ring 2.50ct designer Women's Ring Wedding Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
2.5ct Moissanite Ring designer Women's Ring Wedding Ring 14k Rose gold All Ring size available A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order.
14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Designer Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Material: 14K Yellow Gold - elegant and durable Center Stone: Oval Ruby - 4mm x 6mm, genuine gemstone Accent Stones: Brilliant Round Diamonds - total 0.1 carats, plus multiple smal...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
NOA Designer 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Aventura, FL
18K of round-cut NOA Designer Ring. This Gorgeous NOA Designer Ring is made with 100% 18K Gold.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Designer Fashion Fine Jewelry Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 14K Ring (Matching Necklace Available) Weight 11.66 gram Size 18.5 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand, ...
14k Gold
Diamond Band Ring in 18 Kt Gold Boho Style Granulated Stacking Ring Beaded
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Diamond Band beaded Ring in 18 Kt Gold, Boho Style, Granulated Stacking Ring. by Nicofilimon a jewellery brand renowned for dramatic, unconventional statement pieces with a distinct ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Designer Leaf Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K white gold ring featuring a delicate leaf-inspired design set with numerous brilliant round diamonds totaling 2 carats. Size 8, weighs 5.3 grams. Resizing available. Specificatio...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Designer Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 18K white gold wedding band featuring 20 brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.2 ct. 1/4-inch wide, size 7 (resizing available), 5.8g timeless design perfect for weddings, anni...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.95 Ct Emerald Sapphire Solitaire Ring 14K Gold Emerald Solitaire Band Unique
Located in Jaipur, IN
Details Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Center Stone: Natural Zambian Emerald Emerald Weight: 0.90 Carat Emerald Cut: Oval Cut Emerald Setting: Prong Set Solitaire Accent Stones: Natural Blue...
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.80 Ct Pear Cut Emerald Toi Et Moi Ring 14K Gold Emerald Toi Moi Ring Sapphire
Located in Jaipur, IN
Details Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Main Gemstone: Natural Zambian Emerald Emerald Weight: 0.80 Carat Total Emerald Cut: Pear Cut Emerald Setting: Prong Set Accent Gemstone: Natural Blue ...
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Alex Sepkus 18K Yellow Gold Numbers Ring – Luxury Designer Gold Statement Ring w
By Alex Sepkus
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this luxury designer ring showcases the imaginative aesthetic that makes Alex Sepkus jewelry collectible.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Gold Vintage LeVian Designer Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage LeVian 1 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring. Centering a securely Hand set 1 Carat Blue Sapphire. Artistically surrounded by .60tcw Round Brilliant Cut Di...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Ring Bar 14K Yellow Gold Band Polar Bar Ring Unique Designer Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Ring Bar 14K Yellow Gold Band Polar Bar Ring Unique Designer Ring Additional information: Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Solid Gold Main Stone: No Stone Main Stone Shape: No Ston...
Yellow Gold
$2,575 / item
18 Kt Rose Gold Ring with Colored Presious Stones
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Ring in yellow gold 18 Kt pear shape with pave setting precious stones, such as diamonds, blue diamond and peridot in the centre.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Misani 18K Yellow Gold Pearl & Diamond Ring Elegant Designer Pearl Ring
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Elevate your jewelry collection with the 18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring by Misani, a sophisticated designer piece that blends luxurious materials with distinctive Italian cra...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Made 18KT Yellow Gold "Eternity " Designer Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Revel in the luxury of 18KT yellow gold and the brilliance of Yellow Sapphires and Diamonds with our "Eternity" Designer Ring.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Bar Designer Vertical Open Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14K White Gold Bar Ring Designer Open Ring For Birthday Gift Vertical Open Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unus...
White Gold, 14k Gold
14K White 2 Tone Gold Diamond Designer Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K white and 2 tone gold designer ring featuring numerous brilliant round diamonds totaling 1.5 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Byzantine Granulation Ring with Cabochon Turquoise & Diamonds 22kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Byzantine Granulation ring handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a Cabochon Turquoise center and two brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Granulation Filigree Byzantine Flower Ring with Tourmaline & Diamonds 22Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Flower shape Byzantine ring handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a Tourmaline center and a brilliant cut diamond in each petal.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Sapphire Tsavorite Diamond Designer Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K White Gold Sapphire Tsavorite Diamond Designer Ring Band.
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage gold tone glass cabochon designer ring
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer ring MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 33 ❤️❤️ VIN...
14K White Gold Ruby Micro Pave Diamond Designer Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K White Gold Ruby Micro Pave Diamond Designer Ring. This elegant designer ring features one natural oval ruby weighing 0.9 carats, accented with numerous brilliant round diamonds t...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Moissanite Diamond Sunflower ring 14 Karat gold designer ring Floral ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Huge moissanite engagement ring, the color is unreal with strikes of aqua and teal blue. The ring sparkle is hard to even describe, its so vibrant like a diamond but with blue and te...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Ruby Men's Designer Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K white gold men's ring featuring 6 brilliant round diamonds (0.13 carats) and 12 natural rubies (0.32 carats) in a sleek designer band.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 18K Gold Ruby 3.15ct & Diamond 1.79ct Ring, Designer
Located in jaipur, IN
We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby and a diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Le Vian White Gold Diamond Designer Band Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Step into the world of luxury with this 18K White Gold Diamond Designer Ring. This exquisite piece features a total of 12 brilliant round diamonds set in a delicate filigree design, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage EFFY Designer Marquise Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring
By Effy
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage EFFY Designer Marquise Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring. Hand set with 3.00tcw Marquise Cut Red Rubies and .08tcw Diamonds on shank.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Pink Tourmaline Diamond Designer Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Stunning 18K white gold designer ring featuring 6 natural marquise pink tourmalines and 14 brilliant round diamonds totaling 1.3 carats.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcrafted Yoga Ring with the Vissuddha Throat Chakra in 14Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Unique ring inspired by Yoga Vissuddha Chakra - The Throat Chakra- handcrafted in 14Kt gold.
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14k Solid Gold Star Eternity Ring Celestial Star Ring Designer Proposal Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Star Eternity Ring Celestial Star Ring Designer Proposal Ring.
Gold, 14k Gold
Handcrafted Yoga Ring with Manipura Solar Plexus Chakra in 14Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Ring with Manipura Solar Plexus Chakra in 14Kt Gold Handcrafted Yoga Gift for her.
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Emerald Tourmaline Diamond Designer Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 18K white gold designer statement ring featuring a 7 carat natural emerald center, accented by 14 brilliant round diamonds totaling 1 carats and 2 heart shaped natural pink t...
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Solid Gold Heart Designer Eternity Ring Band Couples Ring Anniversary Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Heart Designer Eternity Ring Band Couples Ring Anniversary Ring.
Gold, 14k Gold
Handcrafted Yoga Ring with the Sahasrara Crown Chakra in 14Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Unique ring inspired by Yoga Chakra Sahasrara- The Crown Chakra- handcrafted in 14Kt gold.
Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Turquoise Blue Topaz Designer Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Specifications: Material: 14K White Gold Gemstones: Blue Topaz, Diamonds, Cabochon Turquoise Top Dimensions: 3/4 inch in diameter Ring Size: 7 (resizing available) Weight: 10.4 grams...
Diamond, Turquoise, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Black Enamel Diamond Designer Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Material: 18K White Gold with Black Enamel Gemstones: Numerous brilliant round diamonds, totaling 1.1 carats Design: Bold modern designer band with black enamel detailing Ring Size: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold 20ct Oval Morganite Halo Ring, Designer
Located in jaipur, IN
We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a gemstone set within a halo of sparkling Morganite.
Morganite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer 14K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Halo Ring, 12.54 Carats
Located in jaipur, IN
We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a gemstone set within a halo of sparkling Aquamarine.
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Baguette Diamond Ring Solid 14k Yellow Gold Designer Ring Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
This striking piece is an 14-karat gold mosaic square statement cocktail ring featuring an abstract layout of baguette-cut diamonds. The design language aligns closely with the moder...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Green Oval Tourmaline & Citrine Protection Ring Cluster Modern
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
The 18kt Yellow Gold Oval Green Tourmaline & Yellow Citrine Protection Ring by Nicofilimon.
Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Designer Handmade Mossy Tourmalinated Amethyst Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Add a touch of elegance to your collection with this 14K Yellow Gold Handmade Amethyst Ring. This exquisite piece showcases a stunning natural round faceted amethyst, measuring 18mm ...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Designer Tiered Dome Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 14K yellow gold tiered dome ring featuring numerous brilliant round diamonds totaling 1 carat for a bold, sparkling statement. Specs: Material: 14K Yellow Gold Diamonds: Nume...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Quartz 19.00 Ct & Diamonds 18kt White Gold Ring Chakral Activator
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
18kt White Gold Clear Royal Quartz ring 19.00 carat with Diamonds 0,08 ct Chakral Activator Ring by Nicofilimon.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ruby Designer Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Add a touch of luxury to your collection with this 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Pave Ring. Featuring a stunning natural ruby weighing 1 carat, this ring is surrounded by 44 brill...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.3ct Kite-Shape Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Bridal Set R6256
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring set with a kite shaped salt and pepper diamond with a wide wedding band ♥ The overall setting measures 9.2mm in width, 10.2mm in length, and sits 4...
Diamond, Gold
Designer 14K Yellow Gold Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Ring, 2.5ct
Located in jaipur, IN
We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a YELLOW sapphire and a diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer 18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring
Located in jaipur, IN
We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD, TOURMALINE gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer 14K White Gold Pink Sapphire 0.25ct & Diamond Ring
Located in jaipur, IN
We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a pink sapphire and a diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Huge Orange Citrine Diamond Designer Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Make a statement with this stunning 14K Yellow Gold Citrine Diamond Ring, a luxurious piece that combines vibrant gemstones with exquisite craftsmanship. Perfect for special occasion...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Fancy Color Diamond Designer Cascade Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This breathtaking 18K White Gold Multi-Color Diamond Cascade Ring is the epitome of luxury and sophistication. Featuring a dazzling array of diamonds in various colors and shapes, th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Pave Champagne Diamond Amethyst Peridot Designer Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Bold 14K Yellow Gold Ring featuring champagne diamonds, amethyst, and peridot gemstones nearly 2 carats total, combining vibrant color with elegant design for a striking statement pi...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Disconnected Small Stackable Ring 18Kt Gold with Flower Shaped Cluster Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Disconnected small stackable ring made of 18Kt yellow gold with a Cluster of brilliant cut diamonds that create the shape of a flower.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring Granulation Technique Pear Shape 18Kt Yellow Gold Brillant Cut Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Ring, in 18Kt yellow Gold pearshape with Brillant Cut Diamonds 0.12ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Granulation Four Petal Flower Byzantine Ring with Aquamarine Diamonds 22Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Byzantine four-petal flower cocktail ring handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring an Aquamarine center and two brilliant cut diamonds on the petals.
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Flower Disconnected Ring 18Kt White Gold with Blue Sapphire & Marquise Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Flower Disconnected ring made of 18Kt white gold with two oval blue Sapphires and Diamonds Marquise & brilliant cut .
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.90 Ct Ruby Diamond Delicate Band 14K Gold HI VS Diamond Ruby Ring For Her
Located in Jaipur, IN
Product Details Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Style: Three Stone Ruby Ring Center & Side Stones: Natural Mozambique Rubies Ruby Weight: 0.90 Carat Total Ruby Size: 3 x 4 mm Oval C...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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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