Diamond, Emerald, and Sapphire Pavé Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond, Emerald, and Sapphire Pavé Dome Ring Description: This statement ring is crafted in 18kt white and yellow gold, featuring a bold, sculptural dome design.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Pavé Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Pavé Dome Ring Description: This statement dome ring is crafted in solid 18kt yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Emerald and Diamond Wide Pavé Dome Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Emerald and Diamond Pavé Dome Ring in Platinum Emerald and Diamond Pavé Dome Ring features 22 bright and lively Green Round Emeralds in two rows along the edge of the ring complemen...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
18K White Gold 2.5tcw Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Pavé Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking pavé dome ring is set with 2.5 carats total weight of Paraiba tourmaline, a gemstone celebrated for its vivid neon glow and exceptional rarity in the world of fine jewe...
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Colors - Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant with Diamond Pave Dome Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Discover the beauty of this Half Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant with Diamond Pave Dome Ring. Featuring a 0.52 carat elongated radiant cut center diamond, its vibrant yellow hue i...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold 1.01tcw Diamond Pave Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 18k white gold and features a dome design set with pave diamonds totaling approximately 1.01 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,400Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Pavé Dome Ring in 18k White Gold, 4.80 Carats
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking diamond dome ring is a bold expression of contemporary luxury and timeless elegance.
Diamond, White Gold
Celeste Aura 14K (18K Custom) Gold Diamond Pave Dome Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Celeste Aura Dome Ring is crafted in radiant 14K gold and features a luxurious pavé of meticulously set brilliant-cut diamonds, creating depth, texture, and refined brilliance ac...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.25ct Diamond Pave Dome Ring MF20-031726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The breaks give the surface definition as light shifts between diamond and polished gold.Offered in estate condition, this 18K Yellow Gold 1.25 ct Diamond Pave Dome Ring comes with a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby and Mixed-Cut Diamond Pavé Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby and Mixed-Cut Diamond Pavé Dome Ring Description: This substantial cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a prominent oval-cut ruby at its center.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern 18K Yellow Gold Tsavorite & Diamond Pavé Dome Ring, Late 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
A striking and finely executed statement ring crafted in substantial 18K yellow gold, featuring a bold high-dome pavé design set with vivid green tsavorite garnets and brilliant whit...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,220Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.68 Ct Pink Sapphire Pave Dome Ring in 14K White Gold Modern Stackable Band
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary 1.68 carat round cut pink sapphire dome ring is crafted in 14K white gold. The pink sapphires securly set in a fine pave setting, creating a smooth, vibrant surface...
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Nigaam Blushing Shield 1.9 Cts. Diamond Pave Dome Ring Size 7 in 18K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
This ring features a unique dome design, meticulously pave-set with approximately 1.9 carats of dazzling round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Nigaam Apex Radiance 1.85 Cts. Diamond Pave Dome Ring Size 7 in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This ring features a unique dome design, meticulously pave-set with approximately 1.85 carats of dazzling round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka Sterling Silver Pave Cubic Zirconia Dome Ring #18674
By Judith Ripka
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Judith Ripka Sterling Silver Pave Dome Ring Size 7 This stunning pave cz dome ring by Judith Ripka is set in classic sterling silver.
Sterling Silver
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Pavé Dome Ring, Bombé Style, Substantial 9.5 grams
Located in Plantation, FL
A finely crafted and substantial diamond pavé bombé band ring executed in solid 18 karat gold, showcasing exceptional workmanship and dense, high-quality stone setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Estate 18K Gold 2.20ct Diamond Pavé Dome Ring Baguette Wide Band Sz 6.5
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully composed dome ring in 18 karat yellow gold, designed with a dense, luminous pavé of round brilliant cut diamonds framed by precise rows of baguette cut diamonds along t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,045Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Art Deco Inspired Emerald Stripe & Diamond Pavé Dome Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This dazzling emerald and diamond ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver, showcasing a striking arrangement of square cut emeralds in mixed sizes. With a total gemstone weight of 0.8...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Nigaam 2.50 Cts. VS Diamond Pave Dome Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring features a breathtaking dome design, meticulously pave-set with approximately 2.50 carats of dazzling round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mixed Cut Fancy Cognac Pavé Diamond Dome Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This spectacular 18 karat yellow gold fancy cognac diamond pavé dome ring is an absolutely mesmerizing statement piece, featuring a lavish, fully encrusted domed surface that glows w...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Multicolor Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold diamond pavé dome ring, set with 45 white diamonds,G color, VVS1 clarity, weighing 0.96ct., 45 brown diamonds...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Krieger White Gold Dome Pavé Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Krieger Pave Diamond Dome Ring in 18k White Gold. The ring features 4.69ctw of brilliant round diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Style Pave Diamond Ring 925 Silver Dome Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Victorian Style Pave Diamond Ring 925 Silver Diamond Dome Ring Wedding Day Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, u...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
1 Carat Pave Diamond Dome Platinum Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A timeless platinum pave diamond band featuring a sleek dome shape and 1.05 carats of sparkling diamonds—perfect for stacking or wearing solo.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Natural Pave Diamond Dome Ring Handmade 925 Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Dome Ring Handmade 925 Silver Diamond Ring Anniversary Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, ...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Pave Diamond Dome Ring 925 Silver Diamond Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Dome Ring 925 Silver Diamond Handmade Ring Perfect Wedding Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unus...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Pave Diamond Web Dome Ring in 925 Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Web Dome Ring 925 Silver Diamond Perfect Wedding Day Ring Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Base Metal: Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
1.07 Carat Pave Diamond White Gold Dome Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary handmade pave 1.07 carat diamond domed ring in 14k white gold. The ring features a unique high-slim profile towards the top with 70 full cut white diamonds that catch th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18k white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.05cttw Color: G Clarity: VS Ring Size: 5.5 Weight: 6.45 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Pave 18 Karat Gold Italian Dome Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, 18k 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
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
18K White Gold Pavé Diamond Dome Ring, 1.50 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
Sleek and contemporary dome ring crafted in solid 18K white gold, designed with a wide pavé-set diamond surface that offers exceptional brilliance and presence on the hand.
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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. ITEM: RTF200-00045 GRAM WEIGHT: 4.17gr GOLD: 18KT white gold NATURAL SAPPHIRE Cut: Round Color: Blue Clarity: Moderately...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Round Brilliant Cut Pave Diamond Dome Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Pave Diamond 13.0mm Dome Platinum Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Pave Diamond Gold Dome Band Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Pave Diamond Dome Band Ring. Securely Hand set with VS/SI Diamonds, weighing approx. 5.07tcw.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.54 Carat Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Diamond dome band ring. 32 round brilliant cut pave diamonds in a three row 18k yellow gold band setting. 32 round brilliant cut diamonds, G-H VS approx. .54cts Size 6.75 and...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Contemporary 1.50 Carats Pavé Diamond 14k Dome Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This classy contemporary dome ring is a fantastic piece that displays glimmering scintillation.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring, 3.88 CTW
Located in Orlando, FL
18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring, 3.88 CTW Metal: 18K yellow gold throughout Diamonds: Round brilliant cut diamonds, 3.88 CTW total (weight stamped in shank), F color...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 18K Gold Pavé Diamond Dome Ring 1.75 Carat
Located in Miami, FL
A beautifully constructed Italian ring that balances substance with precision, this late 20th century design is defined by its architectural dome and meticulous pavé work.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
HRD Certified White Gold Dome Ring with 2.55ct Pavé Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The HRD Certified White Gold Dome Ring is a breathtaking display of luxury and elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Pave Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Pave Diamond Dome Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring. Securely Hand set throughout with Diamonds, weighing approx. 4.00tcw.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 3.40ct Pavé Diamond Dome Ring 18k Yellow Gold - G/VS
Located in Orlando, FL
18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring, ~3.40 CTW Metal: 18K yellow gold shank with 18K white gold pavé setting Diamonds: 49 round brilliant cut diamonds, ~3.40 CTW total, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Diamond Pave Geometric Bombé Dome 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
2 carat total weight round brilliant diamond pave 18K white gold wide dome cocktail ring featuring a bold geometric mosaic pattern of pave-set diamond segments across a polished whit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant Timeless Dome Shaped 18 white Gold Diamond Pavé Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This 18 K white Gold exemplifies exquisite simplicity! The diamonds are delicately set into a perfectly proportioned bombé mounting, all pavé set with a total weight of 6.37 ct. G c...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond and Sapphire Dome Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 50 round single cut = 1.50cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Sapphire: round cut = 1.90cttw Ring Size: 7 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.20 Carat white Diamond Dome Pave 18 Karat White Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
3.20 carat white sparkly diamonds, G/H color, VS clarity, hand set in 18k white gold ring, with the best Italian craftsmanship in New York, by Ferrucci NY, classy, sophisticated, ri...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$8,335Sale 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
Pave Diamond Dome Ring 3.46 carat total in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Pave Diamond Dome Ring 3.46 carat total weight in 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Dome Ring features Three Rows of Round Brilliant Diamonds with a larger center Diamond Pave set in 18k Yel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,720Sale Price|20% Off
Artisan Dome Ring with Pave Sapphires & Diamonds in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
An artistic design, this dome-shaped ring features a striking mix of yellow and white diamonds with vibrant blue sapphires in a pave setting.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...
Cartier Pave Set Diamond Bypass Dome Ring in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Cartier bypass dome ring features approximately 5.25 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds pave set in 18k white gold, and is accompanied by a Cartier certificate of authenticit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
12.50 Carat Trillion Checkerboard Pink Amethyst Pave Dome 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An approximately 12.50 carat trillion checkerboard-cut pink amethyst measuring 16mm is bezel-set at the center in a 14K white gold full pave dome cocktail ring with pink sapphire acc...
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 CTW Pavé Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bombé Dome Ring.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This eye-catching 14k white gold pavé diamond bombé ring dazzles with approximately 5.00 carats total weight of brilliant-cut diamonds in G-H color and SI clarity. Designed with a bo...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Dome Ring 2.35tcw in 14K White Gold French Pavé Style
Located in Miami, FL
Striking vintage dome ring set with approximately 2.35 carats of natural round brilliant-cut diamonds in a dazzling French pavé layout.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fuchsia titanium dome ring with scattered graduating diamonds and a pavé diamond
Located in Houston, TX
Fuchsia titanium dome ring with scattered graduating diamonds and a pavé diamond ridge a bold, celestial statement where vivid color meets brilliant luxury.
White Diamond, Titanium
Rare Vintage Cartier Pavé Diamond Mimi 950 Platinum Band Dome Ring 49
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Pavé Diamond 950 Platinum Mimi Band Ring. This stunning ring by Cartier features a curved dome design with three rows of beautifully set Pavé diamonds going hal...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Pave Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Link Dome Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pave Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Link Dome Ring is a stunning piece crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring natural diamonds with a total carat weight of 0.33ct.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 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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