18 Kt Big Baroque 14.8mm Pearl & Pavé set Diamonds Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Big Baroque Pearl & Pavé set Diamonds Ring Pearl : Big 14.8 mm Baroque Pearl Diamonds : 2.06 Ct Size : 53 EU / 6 1/2 US ( can be resized for free) Weight : 11.5 Gram
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
5 Row Pave Set Diamond Ring with Fluted Shoulders in 14ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
14ct White Gold 5 Row Pave Set Diamond Ring With Fluted Shoulders Additional Information: Total Diamond Weight: 0.16ct Diamond Colour: G/H Diamond Clarity: SI Total Weight: 2.3g Rin...
Diamond, White Gold
Sapphire Dome Ring 18KT White Gold Pave Set Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Pave set diamond ring made with sapphires in 18KT white gold.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,425Sale Price|50% Off
Platinum Sapphire with Pave Set Diamonds Ring
By Christopher Bilton
Located in 徳島市, JP
Handmade platinum ring set with a square cushion cut dark blue sapphire with 10 pave set diamond shoulders. 1.40 carat Sapphire 0.11ct diamond total weight.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$976Sale Price / item|20% Off
Round Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Infinity Pave Set Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Round Diamond 14K Gold Infinity Pave Set Diamond Ring is a timeless piece that blends elegance with modern design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Snake diamond ring 18kt Pave set diamond ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fantastic craftsmanship on this ring, made by hand from scratch with stunning snake design and natural white diamonds in 18KT yellow gold. Metal Type: 18KT Natural Diamond(s): Col...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18k Rose Gold Diamond Pave Set Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Material: 18k Rose Gold Diamonds: Pavé set, total weight 4.25 carats Ring Size: 7 (Non-resizable) Design: Full diamond coverage with ornate inner band detailing A bold and glamor...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Hancocks 2.02ct Aquamarine And Pavé-Set Diamond Ring Contemporary
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A beautiful geometric aquamarine and diamond ring by Hancocks, centred with an octagonal step-cut aquamarine weighing 2.02cts in rubover setting surrounded by a double row of single ...
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Set Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Beautiful pave set diamond dome ring in 14KT white gold. Excellent craftmanship, a substantial cocktail ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$8,320Sale Price|20% Off
Coral and Pave Set Diamonds Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite coral and diamond ring. Pear cabochon coral surrounded by 4.08ct of round cut diamonds, pave set in 18-karat white gold.
Diamond, Coral, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond wedding band pave set diamonds ring marriage ring 0.75ct 18KT
Located in Jupiter, FL
Diamond ring made with brilliant diamonds pave style curved in 18KT yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
0.50 Carat Antique Style Platinum Pave Set Diamond Ring with Hand Engraving
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Antique design Wedding Ring is made in Platinum with 13 pieces of 2.1 mm Round diamonds pave set in the middle with total weight of of 0.50 Ct.
Diamond, Platinum
Bulgari B.zero1 18K White Gold 3-Band Fully Pave-Set Diamond Ring Size 51
Located in Guangzhou, CN
An absolute icon of modern Italian luxury and architectural audacity, this authentic BVLGARI B.zero1 multi-band ring is a brilliant tour de force. Inspired by the majestic geometry o...
18 Karat White Gold Pave' 1.32 Cttw. Diamond Pear Shape Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Eye catching pave' set diamond ring with 35 diamonds = 1.32 Cttw!
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.65 Carat Diamond/1.15 Carat Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Pave Set Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Gold Pave Set Diamond Ring with Oval Shaped Center comprised of 20 Invisible Set Princess Cut Blue Sapphires (Total Gem Weight 1.15 Ct) surrounded by 3 Rows of Pave Set Halo of ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
8.31 Ct Heart Shaped Pigeon Blood Red Rubellite Invisible Set Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful color 8.31 Ct Heart shaped Pigeon Blood Red Rubellite set in the center of an 18K invisible/pave set diamond ring with a halo to create great contrast.
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Polished tubes of white and yellow gold embellish the gallery between the sections of pave set diamonds. Ring size 6.75. Can be sized up to 1 size up or down.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Art Deco Silver topped Hallmarked ring circa 1930s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14 Karat Gold Cluster Pave set Diamond ring All authentic 1930s American Hallmarked Finger size 8 Total Diamond Weight: appx 1/2 carat Weighting 7.4 gram Hallmarked 14 Karat yell...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver
$8,320Sale Price|20% Off
Ripple Dome Ring 3.19 Carat Diamond Pavé in 18K White Gold
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Offered by Claris-A Monte Calo, this bold 18K white gold dome ring features a sculptural design with godron-style ridges, each pavé-set with 3.19 carats of high-quality FG color, VS+...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Pavé Diamond Ring with 0.20 ct Center Stone & 42 Accent Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This striking contemporary ring combines a 0.20 ct brilliant-cut diamond center stone with 42 pavé-set accent diamonds (total ~0.50 ct) to create a dazzling play of light across the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond GIA Certified Brazilian Alexandrite Paraiba Tourmaline Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each side of the ring's shank has 13 round pave set diamonds. Ring is a low profile setting, extremely comfortable to wear.
Alexandrite, Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
Bvlgari Pavé Diamond Set RingBvlgari Pavé Diamond Set Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A rich 18ct yellow gold mount plays host to a scintillating pavé diamond set face. Each round brilliant cut stone has been individually claw set, however, they collectively graduate ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pavé Diamond Set Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This wonderful piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and showcases three glistening rows of round brilliant cut diamonds collectively pavé set at the face. Condition: Used (E...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pavé Diamond Set Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This wonderful piece has been crafted from 18ct white gold and displays five glistening rows of round brilliant cut diamonds collectively pavé set at the face whilst the remainder of...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Pavé Diamond Set Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This wonderful piece has been crafted from 18ct white gold and displays four glistening rows of round brilliant cut diamonds collectively pavé set at the face. Condition: Used (Exc...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Pavé Diamond Set Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a timeless diamond ring from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. This wonderful piece is made from platinum and displays 3 glittering rows of round brilliant ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Boucheron Pavé Diamond Set Band Ring
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Here we have a chic and stylish 18ct yellow gold band ring from the world renowned jewellery house of Boucheron. This vintage piece showcases a unique twist pattern, with bright whit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermès Diamond Pave Set Bombe Ring
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes diamond pave set bombe ring in 18k rose and 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pavé Set Diamond Crossover Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning 18ct yellow gold diamond crossover ring. This large statement piece has been pave set with over 500 small round brilliant cut diamonds resulting in a highly r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.41ct Diamond and 14k White Gold Cocktail Ring, Circa 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive pavé set diamond ring has been crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sterling Silver Pave Set Diamond Lizard Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
Sterling silver ring. This whimsical ring is a figural lizard, with a pave set body of round faceted diamonds, approximately 0.46 TCW, cognac color rose cut diamond eyes, and a tail ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sterling Silver
1.51ct engagement diamond ring 18KT pave set diamonds
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1.51 carats total diamond weight engagement ring in 18KT gold, very labor intensive ring made with pave setting all throughout. Diamonds are VS-SI clarity and F-G color. **All item...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rose Gold Pave Set Diamond Cocktail Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
✨ Details • 18k rose gold setting • Pavé-set round cut diamonds (total carat weight: 1.29 ct) • Ring size: 6 (can be resized — please message us for options) • Elegant and modern t...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Square Diamond Ring Pave Set Ring 18KT White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Diamond ring made with brilliant diamonds in a square shape in 18KT white gold. ITEM#: PAO130-00025 GRAM WEIGHT: 5.11gr METAL: 18KT NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18 Kt White Gold Pavé Diamonds Set Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt White Gold Pavé Diamonds Set Ring DIAMONDS : Natural Earth Mined 1.44 Ct MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold WEIGHT: 8.1 grams / 0,285 oz / 5.2 dwt SIZE : EUR 67 / US 12 ( Can be re...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond 1.97 cts 18 KT Rose Gold Designer Cocktail Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
An extraordinary Cuban Link Pave Set Diamond Ring crafted in luxurious 18 KT rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3ct Diamond ring 18KT gold Pave set diamonds
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The ring is made with pave set diamond technique. Size 5 and can be re-sized.
Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Pavé-Set Diamond Heart Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
The heart-shaped charm is pavé-set with 0.48 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds, which are meticulously matched and graded to a desirable F colour and VS clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Diamond Pave Set 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Experience the allure of modern elegance with our exquisite Diamond Pavé Ring. This captivating piece, set in luxurious gold, features a dazzling array of white diamonds totaling 1....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,797Sale Price / item|35% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pave' Set Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat yellow gold diamond pave' set ring, containing 52 round full cut diamonds weighing 1.15cts.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Set Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Set Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 4.8 mm Wedding Anniversary / Band Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
David Morris Pavé Set Diamond Half Eternity Ring
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
Featuring from the David Morris collection, this half eternity ring is pave set with dazzling diamonds. Combined, the weight adds up to 0.90 carat and the diamonds are F in colour an...
Diamond, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold 0.30ctw Pavé Set Diamond Star Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.30ctw Pavé Set Diamond Star Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold with White Gold Star Head (Two-Tone) Style: 14k Yellow Gold Pavé Set Diamond Star Ring Diamond Details: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Diamond Pave Set 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.70x2.20cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "65 Fancy Diamonds 0.61 CT 18KR 6.15 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewelry Collections c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Pave Set 18 Karat White Gold Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully handcrafted 18 Karat white gold dome ring, pave set with perfectly matched bright white and sparkly round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat Gold Custom Cut Pink Tourmaline Baguette Diamond Art Deco Style Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Meticulous hand-picked selections of lustrous pink tourmalines out of many are set individually complimented by pave set diamond ring inside.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Sonia B Diamond Pavé set Dome Ring in Platinum
By Sonia B
Located in La Jolla, CA
Sonia B Diamond Pavé set Dome Ring in Platinum Diamond Dome Ring features lively, bright Round Brilliant Diamonds pavé-set in dome style in Platinum by Sonia B.
Diamond, Platinum
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier BALLERINE Round Diamonds French Pave Set Full Eternity Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier BALLERINE 0.37 ct Round Diamonds French Pave Set Full Circle Eternity Band Ring in Platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Sterling Silver Pave Set Diamond Double Coiled Serpent Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
Sterling silver ring. This stunning ring is a slithering and coiled snake motif with a pave set, round faceted diamond set body, approximately 0.66 TCW, which has a double coil that ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Amethyst Diamond Ring 14Karat Gold Cocktail Pave Set Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Pave set cocktail ring made in 14KT yellow gold with stunning amethyst and natural diamonds.
A Platinum Ring with a ball pavé set with diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An platinum disco ball ring pavé set with diamonds, France, master mark: weight: 5 g ring size: 17.25 mm / 7 US
Diamond, Platinum
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Pave set diamond wedding band 14KT gold 1.26ct diamond ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Luxurious wedding band made with over 1 carat of diamonds in 14KT white gold. GOLD: 14KT gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Clarity/Color: VS/G Carat:1.26ct Cut:Round Brilliant Grams:4.45 Item...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamonds Pave Set Cluster Halo Set 14K White Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Discover the elegance with our exquisite diamond ring. This captivating piece, made from 14k white gold, features a stunning array of white diamonds totaling 1.25 carats. The intrica...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston Oval Diamond Engagement Ring & Pave Wedding Band Set
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
Harry Winston Oval Diamond Engagement Ring & Pave Wedding Band Set This exquisite Harry Winston bridal set showcases a total of 1.53 carats of natural, white/colorless diamonds, cra...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Diamonds Pave Set Cluster Halo Set 14K White Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A testament to elegance and simplicity. This exquisite ring showcases a dazzling 0.5 carat white diamond, expertly set to catch the light from every angle. The round cluster of diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,891Sale Price|20% Off
14k Gold Designer Ring With Pave-Set Of Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This Ring is a pave diamond ring made with beautiful and sparkling diamonds. The ring has a unique and exquisite design that makes it designed specifically for special occasions. 14...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Platinum 2.23ctw Large Round Pave Set Diamonds Domed Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (36) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Nice large Round Cut Diamonds graduating as the go down the sides - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 2.23ctw (exact) Material...
Diamond, Platinum
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 diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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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