10K Yellow Gold Over Silver 1.0 Ct Diamond Flower Cluster Open Halo Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous floral style statement ring is crafted in 10 karat yellow gold flashed 92.5% sterling silver.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold
10K Yellow Gold Over Silver 1.0 Ct Diamond Flower Cluster Open Halo Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous floral style statement ring is crafted in 10 karat yellow gold flashed 92.5% sterling silver.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold
10K Yellow Gold Over Silver 1.0 Ct Diamond Flower Cluster Open Halo Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous floral style statement ring is crafted in 10 karat yellow gold flashed 92.5% sterling silver.
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1/5 Cttw Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Bridal Set
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: .925 Yellow Sterling Silver with 14K Gold Plating • Average Gram Weight: 5.076 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I3, Color: I-J, Count: 1, Cut: Very Good, Origin: Natural, Setting...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
14K Rose Gold Over Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
This lovely 14k rose gold plated sterling silver ring glitters with 1/2ct TDW of diamonds.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
10K Rose Gold over .925 Sterling Silver 1/5 Cttw Diamond Stackable Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Create a memory that will last a lifetime with this essential ring's timelessness and extraordinary grace. Product Features: • Metal: .925 Rose Sterling Silver with 10K Gold Platin...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold
10K Rose Gold over .925 Sterling Silver 1/5 Cttw Diamond Stackable Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Create a memory that will last a lifetime with this essential ring's timelessness and extraordinary grace. Product Features: • Metal: .925 Rose Sterling Silver with 10K Gold Platin...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold
10K Rose Gold over .925 Sterling Silver 1/5 Cttw Diamond Stackable Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Create a memory that will last a lifetime with this essential ring's timelessness and extraordinary grace. Product Features: • Metal: .925 Rose Sterling Silver with 10K Gold Platin...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
14K Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 2.0 Cttw Diamond 5 Stone Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This enduring 14K Yellow Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver five-stone ring style is an incredibly wearable essential.
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1/4 Cttw Diamond Bypass and Halo Promise Ring
Located in New York, NY
Draped in elegance and encased in modern romance, this mesmerizing promise ring features an exquisite blend of 14K yellow gold-plated .925 sterling silver, intertwined with glistenin...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
18K Yellow and White Gold Over .925 Sterling Silver 3/8 Cttw Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Wrap your finger in the elegance of natural diamonds in a Mother Nature inspired motif! Brilliant 18K yellow and white gold plated .925 sterling silver delicately embraces three bypa...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Go...
Yellow Gold Over Silver 1 1/2 Carat Diamond Anniversary or Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Classic and elegant, this 14k yellow gold plated sterling silver ring is a must have piece. 5 dazzling round cut diamonds in a prong setting line the top of a warm yellow gold band. ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
10K Rose Gold Over Silver 1/5 Cttw Diamond Two Tone Open Heart Promise Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this gorgeous two tone 10K rose gold coated sterling silver diamond cocktail ring features 0.2 carat total weight of diamonds with 28 individual stones.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold
10K Rose Gold Over Silver 1/5 Cttw Diamond Two Tone Open Heart Promise Ring
Located in New York, NY
Make a statement with this dazzling two toned heart ring. Elegant and timeless, this cocktail ring features an asymmetrical split shank style band made of .925 sterling silver that c...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
10K Rose Gold Over Silver 1/5 Cttw Diamond Two Tone Open Heart Promise Ring
Located in New York, NY
Make a statement with this dazzling two toned heart ring. Elegant and timeless, this cocktail ring features an asymmetrical split shank style band made of .925 sterling silver that c...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold
10K Rose Gold Over Silver 1/5 Cttw Diamond Two Tone Open Heart Promise Ring
Located in New York, NY
Make a statement with this dazzling two toned heart ring. Elegant and timeless, this cocktail ring features an asymmetrical split shank style band made of .925 sterling silver that c...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
10K Rose Gold Over Silver 1/5 Cttw Diamond Two Tone Open Heart Promise Ring
Located in New York, NY
Make a statement with this dazzling two toned heart ring. Elegant and timeless, this cocktail ring features an asymmetrical split shank style band made of .925 sterling silver that c...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold
10K Yellow Gold over Silver 1/10 Ct Diamond 3-Stone Bypass Fashion Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: • Metal: .925 Yellow Sterling Silver with 10K Gold Plating • Average Gram Weight: 1.53 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I2-I3, Color: I-J, Count: 3, Cut: Very Good, Origin:...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Over Silver 1/5 Ctw Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate eternal love with this exquisite engagement ring and wedding band set, masterfully crafted in 14K yellow gold-plated .925 sterling silver.
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
14K Yellow Gold Over Silver 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Anniversary or Wedding Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Classic and elegant, this 14k yellow gold plated sterling silver ring is a must have piece. 5 dazzling round cut diamonds in a prong setting line the top of a warm yellow gold band. ...
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
10K Yellow, White and Rose Gold over Sterling Silver 5/8 Cttw Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Create a memory that will last a lifetime with this essential ring's timelessness and extraordinary grace. Product features: • Metal: .925 Yellow & White & Rose Sterling Silver wit...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Gold Pl...
10K Yellow, White and Rose Gold over Sterling Silver 5/8 Cttw Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Create a memory that will last a lifetime with this essential ring's timelessness and extraordinary grace. Product Features: • Metal: .925 Yellow & White & Rose Sterling Silver wit...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Gold Pl...
10K Yellow, White and Rose Gold over Sterling Silver 5/8 Cttw Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Create a memory that will last a lifetime with this essential ring's timelessness and extraordinary grace. Product Features: • Metal: .925 Yellow & White & Rose Sterling Silver wit...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Gold Pl...
14k Yellow Gold over Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Champagne Diamond 11 Stone Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 11 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: K-L Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight: 0.55 cttw Diamond Setting Type:...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Over Silver 1/4 Carat Diamond 3 Stone Illusion Plate Ring
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 3 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: J-K Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight: 0.25 cttw Diamond Setting Types:...
White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Heart Ring Black Diamond Gold Plated Silver Victorian Style Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond Heart Signet 14k Ring Gold Plated Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring Designer J DAUPHIN Handcrafted with a thick, durable 1-micron 14k gold plating over silver this bold s...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Diamond Silver Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Tested yellow gold with silver settings, numbered '2533' circa 1900.
Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1 1/4 Cttw Treated Diamond Multi Row Band
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a masterpiece of elegance and masculinity, this exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver Band is a true embodiment of luxury.
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow...
14K Yellow Gold over Silver 1 1/4 Cttw Treated Diamond Multi Row Band
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a masterpiece of elegance and masculinity, this exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver Band is a true embodiment of luxury.
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Victor Velyan Spessartite Diamond Silver Gold Ring
By Victor Velyan
Located in Carmel, CA
It contains a beautiful warm toned, red-orange oval cabochon Spessartite weighing 12.95 carats, and Diamond accents weighing 0.19 carats. It is made of a base of pure Silver with al...
Garnet, 24k Gold, Silver
Victorian Champaign Diamond Ring. 0.10ct Old Diamond Ruby Halo Silver 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
**Other Details:** Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx 0.10 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old Mine Cut Center Diamond Color: Champagne Accent Stones: Diamond, Ruby...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Rose-Cut Diamond, Silver-Topped Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
This alluring antique late Georgian early Victorian diamond ring is handcrafted in silver over yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
14K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Diamond Accent Infinity Ring
Located in New York, NY
Embody timeless elegance and enduring love with this exquisite infinity ring, masterfully crafted from .925 sterling silver and lavishly adorned with a 14K yellow gold-plated emblem.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
$8,174Sale Price|53% Off
Aquamarine silver, gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Aquamarine and diamonds 18k gold ring. Aquamarine statement ring.
Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Plaque Ring, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond and silver-upon-gold plaque ring, with three old-cut diamonds, in rub over settings, in the top, middle and bottom, in a scrolling, foliate, openwork design, set w...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
0.50ct Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 18K Gold Silver
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.50-Carat Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: J Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Clarity Secondary Stone: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian 18K Gold & Silver Handmade Natural Rose-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
An exceptional Antique Georgian diamond ring, expertly handcrafted in 18k yellow gold with a silver-topped setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$945Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic Capri Vintage Ruby & Diamond Ring, 18K Gold & Silver, 1998
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Elegant, bold, and effortlessly glamorous, this spectacular Bochic “Capri” Ring captures the spirit of the Italia...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Silver Set, Art Nouveau Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Nouveau Ring 18ct Rose Gold & Silver Setting Circa 1920 Experience the elegance of a bygone era with this stunning Art Nouveau statement ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$443Sale Price / item|60% Off
Marquise moissanite silver, gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
1.5 ct Marquiee moissanite silver, gold. Moissanite solitaire. Plain moissanite ring.
Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Rose Cut Engagement Ring. GIA 1ct Diamond Cluster Ring L SI2 Silver Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Combining romantic antique diamond cuts with the striking contrast of silver over yellow gold, the ring possesses exceptional character and timeless sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Antique 14 Karat Gold/ Silver Diamond Rose Cut Ring Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
I just love this Gorgeous Georgian Antique 18K Yellow Gold/ Silver Diamond Ring Engagement Ring! Everything about it is amazing!
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold & Silver, Victorian Ruby and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold & Silver Circa 1880 Introducing a stunning 18ct yellow gold Victorian ring that epitomises elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Sapphire Diamond Enamel Silver 18K Gold Antique Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.55 carat - transparent medium blue Prong set in yellow gold with an elongated silver-topped oval shaped surround Featuring b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver,...
Antique Gold & Silver, Victorian Rose Diamond Enamel Poison Ring, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Enamel Poison Ring 9ct Gold & Silver Circa 1900 A striking and rare example of late Victorian ingenuity and ornamentation, this circa 1900 poison ring features...
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Victorian Ring Silver 18k Gold Enamel Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous Victorian ring, made of silver and 18k gold, features enamel and diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Contemporary Turkish 24K Gold Fused Silver Hammered Diamond Bee Coin Signet Ring
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Contemporary Turkish 24K Gold Fused Silver Hammered Diamond Bee Coin Signet Ring, Size 6 1/2 (US), by Kurtulan Jewellery Imbued with classical mythology and ancient artistry, this st...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
Georgian Era Silver Navette Ring. Diamond Filigree Engagement 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Georgian Era, Circa 1800 Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.80-Carats Jewelry Type: Cocktail Ring Jewelry Style: Elongated, Filigree Metal: Si...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Silver, Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Dome Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Dome Ring 18ct Gold & Silver Tested Circa 1870 Step back in time with this exquisite Victorian dome-shaped ring, a hallmark of timeless elegance.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
24K Gold Fused Silver Carved Crane Mother of Pearl Diamond Statement Ring
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
24K Gold Fused Silver Carved Crane Mother of Pearl Diamond Statement Ring by Kurtulan of Istanbul, This ring is made-to-order.
Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
24K Gold Fused Silver Carved Crane Mother of Pearl Diamond Statement Ring
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
24K Gold Fused Silver Carved Crane Mother of Pearl Diamond Statement Ring by Kurtulan of Istanbul, This ring is made-to-order.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1.00 Carat Diamond Stone Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
'Video Available Upon Request' Product features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamond Diamond Count: 5 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: J-K Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight: 1...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Alexis New York Silver Gold Enamel Diamond Ruby Snake Wrap Ring
By Alexis NY
Located in New York, NY
Impressive snake wrap ring, crafted by Alexis NY, set in 18k gold over sterling silver, adorned with vibrant enamel, 0.32ctw G/VS diamonds and 0.20ctw rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver, Enamel
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Gold, Silver, Diamond and fine Onyx Cameo Ring, circa 1850.
Located in Aspen, CO
This is an antique hardstone cameo with a naturalistic shape in the form of a halo of rose cut diamonds surrounding a gentleman all of which is set in silver and backed in yellow gold.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
$1,072Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Amethyst & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Amethyst & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Amethyst 17.00 carats Natural Diamonds 1.00 carats This Ring is from the "Capri" travel...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,336Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Zambian Emerald & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Emeralds - 6 carat Natural Diamonds - 1 carat This Ring is from the...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold & Silver, Early Victorian Moonstone, Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Moonstone Ring 18ct Gold & Silver Circa 1865 Step back in time with this exquisite early Victorian ring, crafted with exceptional attention to detail.
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
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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