Grand Sample Sale Ring featuring Yellow Sapphire Chocolate Diamonds
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Ring featuring 1/3 cts. Yellow Sapphire, 1/4 cts. Chocolate Diamonds®, 1/3 cts
Grand Sample Sale Ring featuring Yellow Sapphire Chocolate Diamonds
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Ring featuring 1/3 cts. Yellow Sapphire, 1/4 cts. Chocolate Diamonds®, 1/3 cts
Grand Sample Sale Ring Featuring Yellow Sapphire Vanilla Diamonds
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Ring featuring 1 1/4 cts. Yellow Sapphire, 1/2 cts. Vanilla Diamonds® set in 14K
$1,711Sale Price / item|20% Off
Grand Sample Sale Ring 1 1/8 Cts Yellow, Blue, White Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Ring 1 1/8 cts Yellow, Blue, White Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold
Artdeco Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Bayazıt, TR
Welcome to Istanbul Diamond House! This artdeco ring is one of a kind piece of jewelry. It is brand
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Fresh Water Pearl and Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Pearl Ring The ring is 18K Yellow Gold There are 0.05 Carats In Diamonds G VS The pearl
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...
Diamond and Freshwater Cultured Baroque Pearl Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The ring is 18K Yellow Gold There are 0.04 Carats in Diamonds G VS The baroque pearl is 12.73mm x
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...
0.40 Carat Diamond and Pearl Bypass Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Classic Bypass Ring The ring is 18K Yellow Gold There are 0.40 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS The pearl
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Diamond Engagement Ring. Diamond Filigree Ring Silver 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
silver over 14k yellow gold, a classic combination from the era. Currently sized at 5.25, this ring can
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Emerald and Diamond Ring. 2ct Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry Style: Diamond Cluster, Bezel-Set Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Shipping
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring. Diamond Cluster Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 US, Resizable Color: I-J Color Clarity: VS1-SI1 Metal: Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
'Nardi' 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Rubellite Tourmaline, & Yellow Diamond Ring
By Nardi
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This handmade 18 karat yellow gold ring was crafted by the famed Venetian jeweller 'Nardi'. This
Yellow Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Cluster Ring. 1.30ct Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Gold KVS1
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 US, Resizable Color: K Color Clarity: VS1 Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring. Diamond Cluster Ring Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 US, Resizable Color: I-J Color Clarity: VS1-SI1 Metal: Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
BVLGARI Italy 18k Yellow Gold, Yellow Sapphire, Aquamarine & Diamond Ring 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 1970s 18k Yellow Gold, Yellow Sapphire, Aquamarine & Diamond Ring Vintage Here is
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$8,320Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring. 1.10ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring JVS2
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 7 US, Resizable Color: J Color Clarity: VS2 Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$10,240Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Yellow Gold Ring. 1.30ct Old Euro Cut Diamond Cluster Ring 18K Gold MVS1
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite diamond cluster ring showcases a stunning old European cut diamond at its center
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18k solid yellow gold engagement ring - Natural diamond ring - Vintage Romance
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely romantic brilliant cut diamond ring. This solitaire ring is made in 18
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Ring. 0.70ct Diamond Ring 18K White Yellow Gold Intricate Metalwork
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
brand’s renowned attention to detail. Crafted in 18k white and yellow gold, the ring features delicate
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring. Cluster Fancy Yellow Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Cluster, Double Halo Metal: Platinum, 18k Rose Gold, 18k Yellow
Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Diamond Ring. Fancy Round Yellow Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring Gold
Located in New York, NY
. The yellow diamonds are set in 18k yellow gold, while the remainder of the ring is crafted in platinum
Diamond, Platinum
$10,400Sale Price|20% Off
European Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring. GIA 1.40ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Yellow Gold Ring Size: 5.5 US, Resizable Width of Band: 1.96 mm This exquisite engagement Diamond Halo
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Set 18ct Yellow Gold Maillon Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier Diamond Set 18ct Yellow Gold Maillon Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ729 Brand
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k solid yellow gold engagement ring - Natural diamond ring - Vintage Romance
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely romantic brilliant cut diamond ring. This solitaire ring is made in 18
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Citrine Gold Ring. 3.30ct Emerald Cut Citrine Baguette Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cut Jewelry Type: Prong-Set Metal: Yellow Gold This exquisite gemstone ring showcases a stunning
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Ring. Carre Cut Sapphire Diamond Ring Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
detail, this ring is made from high-quality 18k yellow gold, a material known for its warmth and timeless
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Diamond Silver Engagement Ring. Cushion Cut Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 US, Resizable Color: J Color Clarity: SI1 Metal: Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold Stone
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Yellow Gold Halo Ring. 0.50ct Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring Jewelry Style: Bezel-Set, Halo Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable This ring
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Aquamarine Engagement Ring. 1.20ct Round Aquamarine Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Style: Crown-Mount Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Exuding timeless elegance, this
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,080Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.70 Carat Diamond Spiral Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our stunning 0.70 Carat Diamond Spiral Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. This exquisite piece
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kavant & Sharart 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Talisman Ring
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Kavant & Sharart 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Talisman Ring Set with round brilliant diamonds; with
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,440Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Aquamarine Ring. 19ct Aquamarine Diamond Accent Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
period. The combination of yellow gold and platinum enhances the ring’s contrast, giving it both warmth
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Chopard Diamond Set 18ct Yellow Gold Heart Design Happy Diamonds Ring
By Chopard
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chopard Diamond Set 18ct Yellow Gold Heart Design Happy Diamonds Ring Product Details Xupes Ref
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Knot Ring – '40s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A striking sculptural ring from the 1940s, crafted in 18K yellow gold with platinum details and
Yellow Gold
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Yellow Gold Ring. 0.50ct Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring L VS2
Located in New York, NY
, 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable This exquisite halo engagement ring showcases an
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ring. Sapphire Diamond Accent Three Stone Ring 1880
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 US, Resizable A captivating English three-stone Victorian Era ring
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Diamond Silver Ring. Old Euro Cut Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Navette
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Color: I Color Clarity: SI1-SI2 Metal: Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold Stone
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Aquamarine Halo Ring. 0.90ct Cushion Cut Aquamarine Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 7 US, Resizable Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Aquamarine Stone Cut: Cushion
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$41,600Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Gold Halo Engagement Ring. 3.20ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 18k yellow gold ring showcases a captivating approx 3.20-carat old European cut
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
18k solid yellow gold engagement ring, Vintage diamond and Sapphire cluster ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this vintage 18 karat white gold ring. This ring is set with eight incredible sparkling
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Grand Sample Sale Ring Featuring Chocolate Quartz, Yellow Sapphire Chocolate
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Ring featuring 4 cts. Chocolate Quartz®, 3/8 cts. Yellow Sapphire, 1 3/8 cts
Grand Sample Sale Ring Featuring Blueberry Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire Vanilla
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Ring featuring 1 1/2 cts. Blueberry Sapphire™, 3/4 cts. Yellow Sapphire, 3/4 cts
Victorian Silver Engagement Ring. 0.4ct Cushion Cut Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 US, Resizable Color: J Color Clarity: SI1 Metal: Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold Stone
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$13,520Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond And Ruby Engagement Ring. GIA 1.60ct Euro Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
rubies, or the timeless appeal of yellow gold, this ring is a rare find that bridges classic elegance and
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$8,320Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Gold Engagement Ring. 1.10ct Old Euro Cut Diamond Floral Ring 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
entirely by hand in 18k yellow gold, the ring draws inspiration from the refined aesthetics of the
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k solid yellow gold engagement ring - Art Deco Natural diamond Target ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely romantic diamond set target ring. This rose cut diamond ring is made in 18
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Aquamarine Yellow Gold Ring. 1.20ct Cushion Cut Aquamarine Diamond Accent Ring
Located in New York, NY
: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US, Resizable Width of Band: 2.00 mm This exquisite ring showcases a
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Aquamarine Engagement Ring. 0.70ct Aquamarine Diamond Leaf Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Aquamarine Stone Cut: Round Cut Style: Art Deco This
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
18k solid yellow gold engagement ring - Vintage diamond and Emerald cluster ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this vintage 18 karat yellow gold ring. This ring is set with eight small but sparkling
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring. Carre Cut Sapphire Round Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 5.5 US, Resizable Width of Band: 5.01 mm This exquisite vintage
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Jay Feder 14k Yellow Gold Green Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Jay Feder Green Emerald and Diamond Vintage ring in 14k Yellow gold with Step cut Green Emerald in
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 0.83 Carat Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
retro gold and diamond ring for sale. Diamond Quality Color (average grades) G/H Clarity (average
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring. This gorgeous
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,500 / item
0.70 Carat Pave Diamond Wrap Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold. This captivating piece features a dazzling 0.70-carat diamond expertly arranged in a
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Emerald Bezel Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 1.00 Carat Emerald Bezel Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. Emerald cut
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Garavelli 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Articulated Wide Cocktail Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Estate Garavelli 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Articulated Wide Cocktail Ring. This beautiful
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. This gorgeous
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$2,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.00 Carat Emerald Bezel Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 1.00 Carat Emerald Bezel Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. Emerald cut
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique 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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