Diamond White Gold Asymmetric Modern Engagement Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning diamond ring adds up 0.61 carats and is set in 14K white gold. The style is clean and chic creating a modern tear drop shape with 4 diamonds in total. The clarity and c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Asymmetrical Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Asymmetrical Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold This vintage ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features an eye-catching asymmetrical design accented with prong-set round bri...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Brown and White Diamond Asymmetrically Curved Ring, 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A bold and strong asymmetrically curved ring with brown diamonds on the top and white diamonds on the side in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Oval Ruby and Asymmetrical Floral Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Oval Ruby and Asymmetrical Floral Diamond Cluster Ring Description: This multi-directional cluster ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and centers on a vibrant 1.50-c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant Asymmetrical 18K White Gold Diamond Pave Ring, 1.87 Carats
Located in Bergamo, BG
. -------------------- An elegant asymmetrical design defines this striking 18K white gold band, adorned with a pave of natural white diamonds totaling 1.87 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary Brown and White Diamond Asymmetric Swirl Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in luxurious 18 karat white gold, this ring is a striking embodiment of asymmetrical artistry, showcasing a mesmerizing interplay of brown and white pave diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro-Style Asymmetrical Diamond Swirl Statement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Zurich, CH
Forged in high-polish 18k white gold (750 hallmark), the ring features three distinct, interlocking tiers that wrap around the finger with a sense of kinetic energy.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.90 Carats Round Diamond White Gold Asymmetrical Engagement Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
The Egle ring is made of 18 karat white gold and features a round brilliant cut around 0.90 carats, GIA certified n. 7436015752, diameter 6-6.07 x 3.87 mm.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Opal Ruby Pearl Diamond 18k Gold Asymmetrical Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A presents this one-of-a-kind opal, ruby, pearl and diamond cocktail ring, crafted in 18k gold. The design is built as an asymmetrical composition, with a pear-shaped opal, a ...
Ruby, Pearl, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Asymmetric White Akoya Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant Akoya pearl and diamond ring is a beautifully refined piece that blends the timeless allure of a lustrous white pearl with the sparkling brilliance of round brilliant-cu...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1940s Asymmetrical Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. The asymmetrical setting of this magnificent tank ring is set on the top with an antique cushion-cut diamond on a geomet...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Asymmetric Pear Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring in 18k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Pear Carat: 0.70 ct Clarity: VS Color: Fancy Light Yellow Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.27 ct Clarity: VS Color: Fancy Y...
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Curved Diamond Stack Ring in 14k Gold Asymmetric Bridal Wedding Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Curved Diamond Stack Ring 14k Gold Asymmetric Bridal Wedding Band Jewelry Gift.
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Synthetic Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Asymmetrical Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. This asymmetrical tank ring features a scrolled design and is set at the top with a line of rail-set calibrated synthetic rubies. The other end of the pla...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1950s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Asymmetrical Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. The top of this tank ring is asymmetrical, set on the roll with a row of calibrated verneuil rubies in the center of two rows of 8/8 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Tourmaline and Diamond Halo Asymmetrical Swirl Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8.25 This stunning tourmaline and diamond ring, set in luxurious 18 karat white gold, is a captivating and unique piece that beautifully showcases the beauty of colored g...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and Synthetic Ruby Asymmetric Cocktail Ring in Gold & Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.75 This exquisite cocktail ring showcases a captivating blend of artistry and elegance. Crafted mainly in lustrous 14 karat yellow gold, its high-polish band offers a ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Trinity Diamond Cluster Filigree Band Ring 14k Gold Asymmetric Leaf Bud Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Trinity Diamond Cluster Filigree Band Ring 14k Gold Asymmetric Leaf Bud Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Bellarri Amethyst and Diamond Asymmetrical Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Bellarri
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7.75 This stunning Bellarri cocktail ring is a dazzling masterpiece crafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold. At its center, six gorgeous purple cushion cut amethyst sto...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,652Sale Price|30% Off
Asymmetrically Perfect 0.5ct Marquise Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Nijma M Fine Jewelry
Located in Toronto, CA
Asymmetry has never looked this perfect. The open ring design features marquise cut diamonds set in brilliant 14K gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring, Round Stone Asymmetric Ring ER15012
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Metal Quality: 14 kt White Gold Diamond Number: 35 Total Side Diamond Weight: 1.02 Side Diamond Clarity: VS2 (excellent, eye clean) Side Diamond Color: G (excellent, near colorless...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.14ct Pear & Round Natural Diamond Asymmetric Four-Stone Open Gap Ring 14k Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Three brilliantly faceted pear-cut natural diamonds and one sparkling round brilliant diamond are arranged in a beautifully asymmetric layout across a sleek open-gap band of solid 14...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
COCKTAIL RING-5.65 Carat Diamond and Emerald Asymmetrical Waterfall Spray .
Located in Miami, FL
An absolute masterpiece of estate jewelry, this important cocktail shield ring showcases a magnificent cluster of fine natural emeralds and premium white diamonds.
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Kaira Asymmetrical Wedding Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Kaira Asymmetrical Wedding Ring in 14K Gold & Diamonds by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W 1.45 mm.
Diamond, 14k Gold
18KT White Gold Twist Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A modern take with a playful bend. This 18KT white gold ring flows in a soft twist, giving movement to a classic diamond band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ocean Pearl and Asymmetric Diamond Spray Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.75 Experience the serene elegance of the ocean with this breathtaking pearl and diamond ring. A luminous ocean pearl takes center stage, exuding timeless sophistication...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Cut Amethyst Asymmetrical Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in Two Tone 14K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 Unveiling a design that is as bold as it is elegant, this contemporary yellow gold amethyst and diamond ring features exquisite white gold posts on either side of the c...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$744Sale Price|20% Off
Delicate Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Delicate Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold Crafted in 14k white gold, this ring features 0.14 carat total weight of round diamonds in an asymmetrical split design that gives the piece ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Staple Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, gazelle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1970s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Original retro ring, it is asymmetrically set with 5 brilliant-cut diamonds in an openwork decor and presenting 2 intertwined draped gold ribbons.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Bypass Solitaire Round Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
A brilliant round-cut diamond held in a unique four-prong setting the Modern bypass shank creates a fluid, asymmetrical silhouette that wraps around the center stone. 18K White Gold...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Diamond Butterfly Ring 18K White Gold 5.23 CTs Cocktail Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Butterfly Ring is made with Yellow and White Diamonds. The Yellow Diamonds are all Pear and Marquise Brilliant cut.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 2.00 Carat Diamond Bypass Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in the finest 14k white gold, this ring has an overlapping band that is set with beautiful princess and baguette-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Belgian Diamond and White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive unusual half eternity ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The asymmetric design is embellished with a row of eleven pavé set modern brilliant round cut...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Flower Ring, 4.72ct Pear Diamond Cocktail
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Crafted in 18K white gold, the ring is set with pear-shaped diamonds totaling 4.72 carats, complemented by orange diamonds weighing 0.19 carats and pink diamonds weighing 0.14 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
FRED - Glory ring in white gold and diamonds
By Fred
Located in PARIS, FR
FRED Glory ring in 18 k white gold and a total of 3 ct diamonds, asymmetrical shape.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Emerald Cabochon Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A stylish vintage emerald and diamond ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. At the center sits a pear-shaped cabochon emerald weighing approximately 1.48 carats, displaying a rich gr...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Emerald Diamond Baguette Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An elegant vintage emerald and diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Swirl Diamond Modern Design Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 1.6 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamond Stone : 9 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.18 Total Carat We...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Rose and White Gold Diamond Leaf Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A refined vintage diamond ring crafted in solid 14K rose and white gold, featuring three European-cut VS clarity diamonds measuring approximately 3.15 mm, 2.7 mm, and 2.25 mm.
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold
$5,023 / item
14K White Gold 2.0 Carat Diamond Bypass Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in the finest 14k white gold, this ring has an overlapping band that is set with beautiful princess and baguette-cut diamonds.
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1.10 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage sapphire ring has been crafted in 14k white gold. The pierced decorated, asymmetric setting is ornamented with six marquise cut individually claw se...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Diamond and 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage 1940s diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 5.25ct Sapphire 1.33ct Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
18K White Gold 0.10ct Diamond and Coral Ring MF08-050526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Set in 18K White Gold, the dynamic setting extends onto the face of the Coral center stone and is elevated by Diamond accents totaling 0.10 carats.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Contemporary Diamond Ring, Size 4.5 - 12.0g
Located in Providence, RI
This striking 14k white gold ring blends contemporary design with luxurious elegance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst and Multi-Gemstone Asymmetric Cocktail Ring in Two Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 This captivating cocktail ring is a striking embodiment of bold color and a uniquely modern design. Crafted in fine 14 karat gold, this masterpiece seamlessly marries t...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Tsavorite, Multi-gemston...
Bucherer 18K White Gold 0.65ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Bucherer
Located in Southampton, PA
A series of four pink sapphire gemstones totaling 2.13 carats serve add the perfect pop of color to this impressive Bucherer ring. Elevated by diamond accents with a total weight of ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Marquise Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Statement Open Ring
Located in Diera, AE
Crafted in luxurious 18K white gold, the asymmetrical design highlights the brilliance of each diamond while offering a refined and modern aesthetic.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s 5.29 Carat Garnet Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This garnet and diamond ring in white gold is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid Century Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant mid century emerald and diamond ring crafted in 14 karat white gold, centered by a richly colored natural emerald weighing approximately 0.90 carats within a sculptural as...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.12 Carat Diamond Wrap Ring Anniversary 18K White Gold Open Bypass Ring
Located in Diera, AE
Architectural yet fluid, the design balances brilliance, proportion, and modern sophistication with remarkable ease. Crafted in 18K white gold, this diamond wrap ring presents an in...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Yellow White Heart Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring 18K Gold Modern and sophisticated Toi et Moi bypass ring crafted in solid 18K gold, featuring a striking combination of natural...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
$39,335Sale Price|41% Off
Fancy Light Pink Diamond Eighteen Karat White Gold Magnolia Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower Sculptural ring is crafted in 18 karat white gold and features a large certified 0,7 carats fancy light pink diamond of excellent quality.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Sapphire and Pavé Diamond Open Bypass Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
A mesmerising contemporary open bypass ring from, masterfully crafted in cool 18k white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Diamond Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking vintage cocktail ring crafted in 14K white gold, highlighting a dazzling diamond at its center.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage Six Stone Baguette Cut Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.23 carat six stone diamond and 18k white gold ring; part of our diamond jewelry collection.
Diamond, White 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 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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