Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Egyptian Revival Ring in Platinum with Untreated Emerald
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Jewelry was no exception as seen here in this very fine and exceedingly rare Tiffany & Co Egyptian Revival ring hand-crafted in platinum, the shoulders of which are deeply carved wit...
Platinum
Unavailable|$9,885
Egyptian Pyramid 14 Karat Princess Diamond Band
Located in METAIRIE, LA
With a Snake-skin pattern attributed to the European Adder Snake at front & back sides of ring - the symbol of the Snake dating back to Egyptian Mythology.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$115 / item
Riverstone Ring
By Jude Benhalim
Located in Cairo, EG
Product Details A ring of textured shapes in a cluster that coil around the finger. The Riverstone Ring is a metaphor for the flow of the river and the robustness of the stones surro...
24k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Unavailable|$500 / item
Sterling Silver Mens 3D Scarab Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
Connecting to the past with this Sterling Silver Scarab ring in a modern three-dimensional form. The sacred beetle was associated with the ideas of existence, development, and growth...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$2,302
18 Karat Yellow Gold Lotus Ring
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
Representing Rebirth, the Lotus Ring captures the essence of the BARE vision. 18kt Yellow Gold. This ring has a regular size. We recommend to select your usual size.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,148
Titanium and White Diamond Lotus Ring
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
Representing Rebirth, the Lotus Ring captures the essence of the BARE vision. Titanium and 1.89ct of natural, White Diamonds. This ring has a regular size. We recommend to select y...
White Diamond, Titanium
Unavailable|$3,345 / item
18 Karat Gold and 3.50 Carat Garnet Limited Lotus Coil Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Gold and 3.50 carat Garnet Limited Ring created using a traditional Coil technique and Lotus Blossom motifs. Size: 57 (US: 8/UK: Q) This 18 Karat Gold Ring is inspired by t...
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,320
Yellow Gold and Black Diamond Lotus Ring
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
Representing Rebirth, the Lotus Ring captures the essence of the BARE vision. 18kt Yellow Gold and Black, natural Diamonds. This ring has a regular size. We recommend to select you...
Black Diamond, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$5,622
Yellow Gold and White Diamond Lotus Ring
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
Representing Rebirth, the Lotus Ring captures the essence of the BARE vision. 18kt Yellow Gold and 1.89ct of natural, White Diamonds. This ring has a regular size. We recommend to s...
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$5,622
White Gold and White Diamond Lotus Ring
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
Representing Rebirth, the Lotus Ring captures the essence of the BARE vision. 18kt White Gold and 1.89ct of natural, White Diamonds. This ring has a regular size. We recommend to se...
White Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable|$4,675
18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamond Pyramid Ring
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
THEBES, a collection inspired by the wonders and beauty of Ancient Egypt. PYRAMID ring crafted in 18kt Yellow Gold and 0.13ct White Diamonds (23 stones).
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$316 / item
Sterling Silver Garnet Mehi Scarab Cocktail Ring
By Katherine Parr
Located in Manalapan, FL
This cocktail ring features an open winged scarab talisman. In Sterling silver or Micron yellow gold plate, this is surely classic and timeless yet contemporary in style. Stones are ...
Garnet, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$4,231
Yellow Gold, White Diamond and Enamel Lotus Ring
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
Representing Rebirth, the Lotus Ring captures the essence of the BARE vision. 18kt Yellow Gold, White Diamonds and Black Enamel. This ring has a regular size. We recommend to selec...
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
"Magic Beetle" Ring, Émerald, Earthenware, Multi-Gems Set in 18k Gold and Silver
By Binliang Alexander Peng
Located in PARIS, FR
It's a unisex ring and a collectible wearable art piece. The ring is heavy, approximately 85 grams.
Emerald, Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$4,213
18 Karat White Gold, White Diamond and Lapis Scarab Ring
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
SCARAB RING Redefining Ancient Classics. A collection inspired by the wonders and beauty of Ancient Egypt.
White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,213
18 Karat White Gold, White Diamond and Jasper Scarab Ring
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
SCARAB RING Redefining Ancient Classics. A collection inspired by the wonders and beauty of Ancient Egypt.
White Diamond, Jasper, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$26,400
Gold Winged Sphinx Lion Talismanic Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GOLD WINGED SHINX LION TALISMANIC RING. This unique sculpture named "Stargate," was inspired by the the ancient mystical Egyptian and Sumerian cultures. 18 karat gold carved Sphinx...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,392 / item
18 Karat Gold and 0.18 Carat Ruby Circles of Eternity Band Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Gold Band adorned with Calligraphy and 0.18 carat pave-set Rubies. Band of eternity carrying poems of divine love by Persian poet Mansur Al Hallaj, in diamonds and 18 Kara...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,844 / item
18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver Classic Calligraphy Band Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
A classic Band-style Ring handcrafted in 18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver. Featuring Azza Fahmy's signature Arabic calligraphy, reading: "My sould belongs to him, and his soul i...
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$1,549 / item
18 Karat Gold, Sterling Silver and Diamond "My Eternity" Chevalier Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Gold, Sterling Silver and pave-set 0.11 carat Diamond Chevalier ring engraved with the most popular verse sung by Egyptian icon Umm Kulthum in 1964.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$395 / item
18K Gold Vermeil with Garnet and Diamonds Mehi Scarab Ring
By Katherine Parr
Located in Manalapan, FL
This cocktail ring features an open winged scarab talisman. In Sterling silver or Micron yellow gold plate, this is surely classic and timeless yet contemporary in style. Stones are ...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,392 / item
18 Karat Gold and 0.15 Carat Sapphire Circles of Eternity Band Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Gold Band adorned with Calligraphy and 0.15 carat pave-set Sapphires. Band of eternity carrying poems of divine love by Persian poet Mansur Al Hallaj, in Sapphires and 18 ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,593 / item
18 Karat Gold, Sterling Silver and Diamond Filigree Crescent Moon and Stars Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Gold, Sterling Silver and Diamond Crescent Moon & Stars Ring, handcrafted using delicate filigree techniques. Size 54 (US: 7/UK: O) A marriage of the cosmos, celestial star...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$3,331 / item
18 Karat Gold, Sterling Silver, Amethyst and Pink Tourmaline Limited Garden Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
Mixing two inspirational eras - Ottoman and Victorian - to bring this Nature themed masterpiece to life. This 18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver Ring combines two cultural influences...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$100,609
Sylvie Corbelin Santa Maria Mine Aquamarine Eye Shape Ring in Gold and Diamonds
By Sylvie Corbelin
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
One of a kind eye shape ring in yellow 750/1000 gold (18K) and vermeil by Sylvie Corbelin. A line of black diamonds surrounds an exceptionnal Santa Maria (Brazil) aquamarine. On the ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterli...
Unavailable|$1,028 / item
18 Karat Gold, Sterling Silver, 0.45 Carat Sapphire and Pearl Stackable Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver stacked ring adorned with 0.40 carat Cultured Pearls, 0.45 carat square-cut Sapphires, and calligraphy: "العمر السالم" - "The safe life" Sapphire:...
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$7,232 / item
18 Karat Gold, Sterling Silver, Pearl and Diamond Tribal Calligraphy Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver ring inspired from old tribal jewelry adorned with 0.67 carat pave-set White Diamonds, 0.25 carat Champagne Diamonds and 2.10 gram Pearls, inscribed...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling...
Unavailable|$3,839
Swivel Gold Ring with Egyptian Scarab
Located in London, GB
An Egyptian steatite scarab encased in a possibly later, high-karat gold swivel ring.
Gold
Unavailable|$12,500
Natural Fancy Color Diamond Cocktail Wedding Eternity Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Great Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Natural Fancy Color Diamonds are Crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Fine American Basel Setting. The Diamond Weight is 5.18 Carats - 24 pieces. The 18 Karat Gold weight is 25.30 ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,117 / item
Sterling Silver, 18 Karat Gold, London Blue Topaz and Diamond Laila Mourad Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
Sterling Silver, 18 Karat Gold, Faceted Oval-cut London Blue Topaz and pave-set Champagne Diamond Floral Ring inspired by Cinematic great, Laila Moura - an Egyptian singer and actres...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterl...
Unavailable|$4,819 / item
18 Karat Gold, 0.20 Carat Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Three-Headed Snake Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Gold, 0.20 carat Ruby, 0.03 carat Sapphire and 0.14 carat Diamond Three-Headed Snake Ring. Sizes 51 & 57 (US: 5.75 & 8/UK: L & Q) A mythical creature rooted in various cult...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,145 / item
18 Karat Gold, Cultured Pearl and 0.20 Carat Diamond Iconic Stacking Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
A Classic 18 Karat Gold band, set with 0.11 gram Cultured Pearls and 0.20 carat Diamonds. Designed to be worn as a solo statement piece, or stacked alongside Azza Fahmy's other signa...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,106 / item
18 Karat Gold, Sterling Silver and Green Amethyst Snake Double Finger Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Gold, Sterling Silver, Green Amethyst, Pearl, Diamond and Emerald Statement Snake Double Finger Ring. 18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver Double Finger adorned with a Victori...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver...
2.54 Carat Vivid Green Tsavorite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Serpent Ring by D&A
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
GOLDEN SERPENT COLLECTION by D&A The most iconic creation features the power of the Golden Serpent – symbolizing transformation rebirth, creativity, fertility, and hope for a better...
Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$6,000
Ancient Egyptian Silver Finger Ring Inlay
Located in Zurich, Canton Zurich
Superb and very rare Egyptian silver finger ring inlay inscribed for the "Treasurer of the gods, the overseer of, in the house of Re, Pa-di-re, son of Pa-khered-tawi (or Pa-sheri-taw...
Silver
Unavailable|$1,343 / item
18 Karat Gold, Sterling Silver, Champagne Diamond/Diamond "We are One" Band Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver Eternity-style Band adorned with Calligraphy, 0.50 carat Champagne Diamonds and 0.28 carat Diamonds. A classic band adorned with 0.50 carat Champag...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, S...
Unavailable|$2,059
Ring Caïro Gold Tourmaline Diamond
Located in BAARN, NL
[Specs below text] Ring Cairo - Tourmaline Diamond Inspired by the gates and passages of Egypt's finest mosques but this ring also fits perfectly into the Western classical idiom.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$350
24K Gold Plated on Brass Cleopatra King Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The ultimate power cocktail ring represents Egypt’s scarabs and king lion signifying strength and ultimate luxury.
Gold Plate, Gold, 24k Gold, Brass
Unavailable|$7,541
Antique French Art Deco Diamond Ring Platinum Old Cut Unusual Engagement
Located in London, GB
A truly beautiful example of Art Deco jewellery with Egyptian Revival influence, this ring captures the sophistication and cross-cultural inspiration beloved by early 20th-century de...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Unavailable|$7,600
3.5 Carat Sapphire and Fire Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
A stunning tribute to the art deco era and Egyptian revival, this ring is a combination of contrasting color and white diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Silver
18k Gold Serpent Ring with Turquoise Stone, Diamond chips, and Ruby Briolette
By Merideth McGregor
Located in New York, NY
In ancient Egypt the serpent ring, in gold or silver, symbolized both royalty and deity.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
0.75 Carat Diamond Radiant Line Band 18 Karat Gold Wedding Engagement Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Legends tell that the first band rings were created at least 5000 years ago by egyptians.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Brilliant Pave Line Band Handmade Wedding Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Legends tell that the first band rings were created at least 5000 years ago by egyptians.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.5 Carat Diamond Radiant Line Band 18 Karat Gold Wedding Engagement Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Legends tell that the first band rings were created at least 5000 years ago by egyptians.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Diamond Radiant Line Band Wedding Bridal Carved Engagement Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Legends tell that the first band rings were created at least 5000 years ago by egyptians.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$22,000
Paris Craft House Ruby Diamond Eternity Ring Band in 18 Karat White Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Egyptians gave an eternity ring as a token of eternal love and life
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18 Karat Carved White Gold Diamond Brilliant Crafted Pave Line Band Wedding Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Legends tell that the first band rings were created at least 5000 years ago by egyptians.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late Victorian Gold Band with the Name Jerusalem Written in Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: ring Condition: excellent condition Ring size Continental: 64 & 20½ , Size US 10¾ , Size UK: V - Free resizing, but because of the the way the ring is...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$639 / item
Rose Gold 18 Karat 2.0 Carat Oval Purple Amethyst
Located in Rome, IT
This bright amethyst with an intense purple color comes from Brazilian mines; this precious stone is used in jewelery since the times of Egyptian Pharaohs. The ring contains: - 1 ova...
Amethyst, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$11,885
Platinum Ruby Tiara Eternity Band
Located in METAIRIE, LA
The Eternity design in jewelry dates back over 4,000 years to the Ancient Egyptians. [This particular ring reflects more of a French inspiration] ..
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Unavailable|$4,024
Romano/Egyptian Bronze Ring Sarapis II th Ad Century
Located in Biarritz, FR
A Roman bronze finger ring cast with a thin plain hoop The bezel in the form of a draped bust of Sarapis with his characteristic coiffure and full beard and mustache surmonted by a ...
Bronze
Unavailable|$1,200
18kt Gold Blue Sapphire and Ruby Egyptian Headdress Crown Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
This unique ring depicts an Egyptian Pharaohs headdress crown and features blue sapphires and rubies set in solid 18-karat gold.
Unavailable|$485
Art Deco Czech Egyptian Revival Snakeskin Glass Bracelet 1920s
Located in Burbank, CA
The platforms are connected by small o-rings, and the bracelet fastens with an o-ring clasp.
Unavailable|$290 / item
Carlota Guardia Reptilia Aventurine Sterling Silver and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
REPTILIA COLLECTION Grow your own power REPTILIA COLLECTION is based on our most authentic and wild side. Inspired by mysterious and dangerous snakes, becoming protective amulets of...
Aventurine
Unavailable|$290 / item
Carlota Guardia Reptilia Amethyst Sterling Silver and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
REPTILIA COLLECTION Grow your own power REPTILIA COLLECTION is based on our most authentic and wild side. Inspired by mysterious and dangerous snakes, becoming protective amulets of...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
18 Karat White Gold, White Diamond, Onyx and Black Enamel Scarab Necklace
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
A collection inspired by the wonders and beauty of Ancient Egypt. This ring is handmade using 18kt White Gold, White Diamonds, a carved natural black Onyx and Italian, Black Enamel.
White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$2,959
Victorian Sapphires Snakes Yellow Gold Egyptian Ring
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
A Portuguese Mid Century Egyptian Revival double snake Ring that was made in the early 1940s.
Sapphire, Gold, 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 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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