Vintage Emerald Trillion Ring 10K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This vintage ring is absolutely stunning! It's made of 10K yellow gold and features a unique
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald Trillion Ring 10K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This vintage ring is absolutely stunning! It's made of 10K yellow gold and features a unique
Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.77 Carat Colombian Emerald and Trillion Cut Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
2.77-carat Emerald-cut Colombian Emerald mounted in 18k solid yellow gold ring setting with
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring - 10k Emerald & Trillion 2.47ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethysts Carat(s): 2.47ctw Cut: Emerald & Trillion Color
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$280,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 12 Carat Emerald Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Trillion side Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
12 ct emerald Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold and Platinum
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald
Emerald-Cut 9.47ct Natural Zambian Emerald Ring with Trillion Side Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
reveal its inner brilliance. Framing the emerald are two magnificent 0.60ct each trillion-cut natural
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Diamond Ring - 14k Emerald & Trillion 2.69ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
): 2.60ctw Cut: Emerald & Trillion Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .09ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
4.21tcw 14K Dark Green Emerald Cut Emerald & Trillion Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
, set east to west in a 14k yellow gold bezel setting. The emerald is flanked by two trilliant cut
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.70 Carat Round Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
/ VS. Accent Stone: Trillion cut Diamond 0.50 carat I-SI2 Made of solid 18K yellow gold. Total ring
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Stones Ring 18Kt Gold Emerald Cut Green Peridot Trillion Citrines Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Three stones ring made of 18Kt yellow gold with center emerald cut green peridot and two trillion
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.70tcw 14K Natural Round Cut Emerald & Trillion & Tapered Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
emerald are two dazzling trillion-cut diamonds, adding a touch of modern elegance and accentuating the
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Trillion Emerald & 0.60 Carat Diamond Ring 18 Kt Yellow Gold Size 5.2
Located in New York, NY
Natural Very very Fine Trillion Emerald & 0.60 Carat Diamond Ring 18 Kt Yellow Gold Size 5.2 The
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2.0tcw 14K Emerald Cut Emerald Vertical & Trillion Diamond 3 Stone Gold Finish
Located in Jupiter, FL
set vertically for a modern and sophisticated look. Two trillion cut diamonds are set on either side
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire & Trillion Cut Diamond Side Stone 18 Karat Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds: There are
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trillion Cut 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Split Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Trillion Cut 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Split Band Ring combines elegance with a modern flair
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, this bold ring showcases a striking trillion-cut emerald weighing
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.38tcw 14K Dark Green Asscher Cut Emerald & Trillion Cut Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A classic emerald and diamond three-stone ring. This magnificent piece features a remarkable
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$104,000Sale Price|20% Off
AGL Certified 16.55 Carat Zambian Emerald Trillion Side Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
AGL Certified 16.55 Carat Zambian Emerald Trillion Side Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Ring A
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Ring with Jade and Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, cut in a classic emerald shape and set in glowing 14 karat yellow gold. Framing the centerpiece are
Jade, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2.0tcw 14K Asscher Emerald & Trillion Cut Diamond Accent Three Stone Engage Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning emerald and diamond three-stone ring. This masterpiece features a remarkable natural
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
AGL Certified Carat Green Emerald Trillion side 18k White & Yellow Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
things in life, this Emerald Cut Emerald ring is a true treasure to behold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
14K Gold 2.58tcw Emerald & Trillion Diamond Ring, East-West Three Stone
Located in Jupiter, FL
eye-catching design. Completing the ring are sparkling trillion-cut diamonds accenting the sides
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2.76tcw Dark Green Emerald Cut Emerald & Trillion Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Rin
Located in Jupiter, FL
A luxurious emerald and diamond three-stone ring. This magnificent piece features a remarkable
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.10tcw Unisex Deep Green Emerald & Trillion Cut Diamond Gypsy Signet Ring 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a breathtaking, rare emerald and diamond gypsy ring. The center stone is a
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2.62tcw Three Stone Emerald & Trillion Cut Diamond East to West Ring 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
clarity. Accented on the sides are two trillion-cut diamonds. We designed this ring to be medium profile
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring - 14k Emerald Cut 2.04ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Amethyst Carat(s): 1.33ct Cut: Emerald Color: Dark Purple
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.35tcw AAA+ Three Stone Baguette Vivid Emerald & Trillion Cut Diamond Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
: Three-Stone Metal Purity: 18K Yellow Gold Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Baguette Cut Weight: 2.00-Carats
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2.11tcw AAA+ Three Stone Dark Oval Emerald & Trillion Cut Diamond Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a gorgeous AAA dark vivid emerald and diamond three-stone ring. The center stone
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
14K Gold 3.75tcw Rich Forest Green Emerald & Trillion Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Yellow Gold Setting Weight: 10 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Emerald Cut Weight: 3.35-Carats
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
ICA Certified 12.89 Carat Vivid Green Emerald Diamond Ring with Trillion Diamond
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
touch of brilliance and enhancing the ring's luxurious appeal. The emerald is set in an 18k yellow gold
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,838Sale Price / item|20% Off
Asscher Zambian Emerald Trillion Diamond Bridal Ring 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Asscher Zambian Emerald Trillion Diamond Bridal Ring 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry This elegant ring
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.59 Carat Green Emerald and Trillion Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
with brilliant trillion (triangular) diamonds on either side. Set in a tapered 18k yellow gold mounting
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Colombian emerald diamond ring 18KT yellow gold RARE natural emerald 6.98ct
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fine Emerald Diamond ring in 18KT yellow gold, made with a large 6.98 carats emerald and flanked by
Diamond, Emerald
GRS Cert. 4.92 Carat Vivid Green Muzo Colombian Emerald Trillion Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
flanked by two trillion-cut diamonds totaling 0.99 carats in an 18K white and yellow gold three-stone
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 5.31 Carat No Oil Emerald & Trillion Diamond 3 Stone Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
triangular (trillion) cut white diamonds on each side of the emerald, totaling 1.10 carats and measuring 6 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold...
3.24tcw AAA+ Three Stone Green Emerald & Trillion Diamond Unisex Gypsy Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
every angle. Setting: Three-Stone Metal Purity: 18K Yellow Gold Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Emerald Cut
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
6 Carat Red Garnet and Trillion-Cut Spessartite Three-Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as a "modified brilliant" (similar to a radiant-cut diamond), giving it even more sparkle and life
Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$5,598Sale Price|27% Off
New Plat. & 18k Gold GIA Marquise Green Emerald w/ Trillion Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent emerald and diamond three-stone ring that is crafted in solid platinum
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
3.66tcw High Quality Three Stone Emerald & Trillion Diamond Bezel Set Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Metal Purity: 18K Yellow Gold Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Emerald Cut Weight: 3.26-Carats Color: Vivid
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$4,798Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.46Ct Asscher Cut Emerald & 0.89Ct Pear Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Wedding Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Asscher Zambian Emerald Trillion Diamond Bridal Ring 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry This elegant ring
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
AGL Certified Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant three-stone ring features a natural emerald-cut emerald weighing 4.91 carats
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Roman Malakov 3.16 Carats Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Wedding Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
four prong basket made of 18K yellow gold. Flanked by trillion brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.70
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.30 Ct Minor Oil Emerald & Trillion Diamond 3-Stone Ring in 18K
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified 1.30-carat natural minor oil emerald and trillion cut diamond 3-stone ring in 18
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
yellow gold and features two triangular cut emeralds and four old cut diamonds in the centre. The
Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald-Cut Ruby Pink Sapphire 14K (18k upon request) Yellow Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Metal Color : Yellow Gold Stone Type : DIAMONDS, EMERALD, FULL CUT DIAMOND
Emerald, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Go...
Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Art Deco Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This ring features an emerald-cut natural diamond set at the center, framed by a stepped
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.07 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 4.07 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum At the
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Yellow Gold
$112,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
, combined with the uniqueness of the trillion-cut diamonds and the warmth of the 18K yellow gold, create a
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 12.60 carats, Zambian Emerald & Yellow Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very stunning and gorgeous, modern style, Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold & natural
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald and White Diamond Three Stone Ring in Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
trillions. Handmade in platinum and 18k yellow gold. Ring size 6.5.
White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Emerald Cut Solitaire Halo Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This emerald cut diamond ring features a rectangular center stone secured in a prong setting and
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s H. Stern 1.30 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a center GIA certified, Emerald cut Diamond weighing 1.30
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,925Sale Price / item|30% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Tsavorite and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold tsavorite and diamond ring, containing 1 trillion cut tsavorite weighing .87pts
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,000Sale Price|20% Off
TIFFANY & CO. Ring In Platinum And 18Kt Gold With 2.13 Ctw Emerald & Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
green Colombian emerald from the Chivor mines and two matching trillion cuts white colorless diamonds
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
18kt Gold and Platinum 3.85 ct. Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Introducing our exquisite 18kt Yellow Gold and Platinum Three-Stone Emerald and Diamond Ring
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.12 Carat Emerald Green Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GRS Certified 4.12 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring with Trillion Diamonds An exquisite
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bold 18k Gold Dome Ring with Cabochon Ruby, Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 18k Yellow Gold Center Stone: Cabochon Ruby (3.60 carats) Side Stones: 2 Trillion-Cut Rubies (0.30
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.33 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning Cocktail Ring features a beautiful 1.33 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald with a Diamond Halo
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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