Circa 1960 Enamel and Diamond Bombé Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Cool, fun and funky are the perfect words to describe this Circa 1960 18kt yellow gold, diamond, blue, and green enamel dome-shaped bombe ring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Rose Diamond and Enamel Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Rose Diamond and Enamel Gold Ring. An exceptional quality rose diamond small loss to the enamel. 0.65 Carat
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
18k Enamel Ring with 4 Old Cut Diamonds
Located in Firenze, FI
A unique and exclusive ring from 1970 period crafted from 15 grams of 18K gold , covered by blue enamel and four ( 4 ) old-cut diamond in total weight of 1.20 carats ( 0.30 each ) .
Diamond, Enamel
18K Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Cheetah Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamonds, 22 stones - single cut round - 1.4 mm - approximately .18 total carats - rubies, 2 stones - round cut - 1.5 mm Ring Size 6.5 Width: 21.4 mm Weight: 11.70 dwts.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diamond Enamel Gold Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold dome ring, set with black enamel and approx. 3.50ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal & Diamond Enamel Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Rich in vintage charm and artistic detail, this 14K yellow gold opal and diamond fashion ring is a striking statement piece that beautifully combines luminous gemstones with dramatic...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Black Enamel Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and set with .60 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Enamel and Diamonds White Gold Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This wide enamel and diamond ring, offered by Claris-A, combines bold presence with refined craftsmanship.
18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$1,850 / item
Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stack Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful enamel ring is hand set with .25 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$3,900 / item
White Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This enamel ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Carvin French Enamel Diamond Gold Dome Ring
By Carvin French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The stunning Carvin ring features full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.60 carats, set in 18k white gold, enhanced by green enamel applied on 18k yellow gold, maker's...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
$2,950 / item
Enamel 14 Karat Gold Diamond Heart Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, this ring is hand set with .55 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
$5,500 / item
White Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This enamel ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat rose gold and set with .30 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$3,750 / item
Enamel Turqoise Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, these beautiful enamel ring is hand set with .05 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Diamond Blue Enamel Natural Pearls Gold Ring, 1930
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Natural Pearl, Blue Enamel & Diamond Ring 18K Gold European, 1930 Overview A truly unique European Art Deco ring, crafted circa 1930, combining natural pearls, blue enamel, an...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Opal Diamonds and Enamel Vintage Ring Filigree Design Blue Enamel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Opal Ring with Diamonds and Enamel. the finger size currently is 11.5 (it is possible to resize however I rather not take the risk incase the enamel gets damaged.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco two-stone enamel and diamond ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco two-stone European-cut diamond, Toi et Moi ring with a black enamel surround and a carved shank, in Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Enamel Diamond 14 Karat Gold Orbit Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and set with .92 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Red Enamel Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and set with .60 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Turquoise Enamel Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and set with .24 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
White Enamel Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and set with .78 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian diamond 18k yellow gold enamel cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian cluster ring gathers 11 old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.60 carat in total, their warm, candlelit glow evoking the romantic hand-cutting of the 1880s.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$6,950 / item
Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bow Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This white enamel ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat rose gold and set with .70 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Enameled Diamond Snake Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Enamelled Old Mine Cut Diamonds Snake Ring. The ring features red ruby cabochon eyes as well as approx 0.10 carats of old minded diamonds on the head of the snake.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Open Ring Black Enamel Star Diamond Ball Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Open Ring Black Enamel Star Diamond Ball Cocktail Ring 14k Gold Plated J Designer: J DAUPHIN The Star Ring is an open band in 14k gold plated brass finished in black enamel, with t...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Vintage Enamel Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
The ring is finished with dark blue enamel. Size 5 3/4.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Delicate Precious Diamond Enamel White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K Diamond 18-RND-0,08-I/I1A Enamel 189-0,6ct Weight 7.55 grams Size 19.5 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based je...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Estate Diamond and Enamel Horse Head Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This incredible horse head ring reminiscent of designs by Italian jeweler Frascarolo features an intricately carved 18kt yellow gold horse head embellished with three single cut diam...
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Enamel Yellow Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion ring in 18 kt yellow gold and platinum embellished with enamel covered in diamonds lines. diamonds (0.52 kt) enamel (2.50 gr). tot. weight 26.9 gr r.f 2130719 Italian Size...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Pave Diamond Ring Blue Enamel Broken Heart Ring 925 Sterling Silver Enamel Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Ring Blue Enamel Broken Heart Ring 925 Sterling Silver Enamel Ring.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
French Lily Black Enamel Ring White Diamond Band Ring Pure
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Lily Black Enamel Ring White Diamond, This Band Ring has the word PURE at the back Designer: J DAUPHIN The “Pure” Fleur de Lis Band is a symbolic piece by J DAUPHIN, drawing...
White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold Plate
Black Enamel Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and set with .60 carats of sparkling diamonds. Available in Turquoise, Red, Orange, White. The ring is a size 7 and may b...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
$1,073Sale Price / item|40% Off
Pear Emerald and Diamonds 14k gold ring. Enamel gold ring. Floral ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
"Floral" ring with enamel green leaves with emerald, diamonds in 14k gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian diamond 14K yellow gold silver enamel ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Victorian diamond ring is a richly detailed antique jewel from the 1880’s, centered by an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.50 carat.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
$8,500 / item
Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Gold Overlapping Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This enamel ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat rose gold and set with .70 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Domed Cocktail Ring Light Blue Enamel Black Diamond Star
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Cocktail Ring Star Celestial Black Diamond Light Blue Enamel Designer: J DAUPHIN The Cocktail Ring is handcrafted in 14k gold plated brass with a thicker gold plating over the...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
$7,950Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Green Enamel and Diamond Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Introducing an exquisite Period Art Deco green enamel and diamond ring, a true masterpiece of jewelry artistry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Light Blue Diamond Cocktail Ring Heart Star Enamel Gold
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light Blue Diamond Cocktail Ring Heart Star Angel Wing Enamel Gold Designer: J DAUPHIN The Diamond Angel Heart Ring is a sculptural statement piece handcrafted in 14k gold-plated 9...
Diamond, White Diamond, Enamel, Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
$984Sale Price / item|44% Off
Enamel 14k gold ring with ruby and diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
"Floral" 14 kt solid gold ring with enamel Green Leaves with natural ruby and diamonds.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat Gold Enamel Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set with .89 carats tourmaline & .16 carats of sparkling diamonds. See other complimenting pieces. The ring i...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Edwardian enamel and diamond watch ring, circa 1910.
Located in London, GB
Edwardian enamel and diamond watch ring. Set with thirty one rose cut diamonds in closed back grain and collet settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.31 carats, to an ornat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Syna Yellow Gold Black Enamel Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Diamonds 0.70 ct approx Black enamel Other colors available are White and Lapis blue Ring size US 6.5, Can be made in other ring sizes on special order Limited edit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
Syna Yellow Gold White Enamel Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.70 carat approx. White enamel Other colors available are Black and Lapis blue Ring size US 6.5, Can be made in other ring sizes on special...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian diamond and enamel memorial ring, English, 1879.
Located in London, GB
Victorian diamond and enamel memorial ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an open back grain setting with an approximate weight of 0.40 carats, to a solitair...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Enamel Dome Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This distinctive piece is a wonderful example of fine craftsmanship, blending classic goldwork, enamel artistry, and diamond accents into a timeless statement ring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Gold & Platinum Diamond Enamel Zebra Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A David Webb Zebra ring, built in 18K yellow gold and platinum. The zebra pattern is worked in black and white enamel with 28 round brilliant diamonds set through it, and the stripin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$2,877 / item
Moi Sarai Gold Silver Diamond and Enamel Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Painted a vibrant red, the Sarai Ring is like the cherry on top! A pretty little diamond-set crescent moon rests at the center of the red enamel top, bordered by a twisted gold wire ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Retro Enamel Red Corallium Rubrum And Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
In addition, on either side of the stone, we can see three bands, two bands of new-cut diamonds and one of black enamel.
Diamond, Enamel
18k White gold ring with diamonds and green enamel.
Located in Chorzów, PL
White gold ring with diamonds and green enamel This unique ring is crafted from 18-karat white gold (0.750 fineness).
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
Gold Dangle Ring Star Black Enamel Sphere Diamond Celestial
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Dangle Ring Star Sphere Black Enamel Diamond Celestial Designer: J DAUPHIN The Star Ring is handcrafted in 14k gold plated 925 sterling silver, a twisted rope band carrying a ...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
Georgian diamond and enamel memorial ring, circa 1790.
Located in London, GB
Georgian diamond and enamel memorial ring. Centrally composed of an oval plaque of dark blue engine turned enamel, the centre set with three cushion shaped old mine cut diamonds vert...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Gucci K18 Gold Diamond Blue Enamel Buckle Fashion Ring
By Gucci
Located in 台東区, JP
The striking contrast between the brilliant diamonds, deep blue enamel, and polished yellow gold gives the ring a bold yet refined aesthetic.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage HIDALGO 18K Black Enamel Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Hidalgo
Located in Henderson, NV
Late 20th Century ring by Hidalgo, featuring a bezel set round brilliant-cut diamond in an 18k yellow gold and black enamel band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Peridot Turquoise Enamel Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat rose gold and set with .38 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Peridot, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
Diamond Enamel Ring 18K Gold Band Vintage Italy
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Enamel Ring 18K Gold Band Vintage Italy This vintage ring is crafted in solid 18K gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Marquise Diamond and Enamel Engagement Ring in Platinum
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Diamond And Enamel Engagement Ring Handcrafted In Platinum.
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum, Enamel
Black Enamel Diamond 14 Karat Gold Marquise Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat rose gold and set with .38 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Pink Enamel Diamond 14 Karat Gold Marquise Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat rose gold and set with .38 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Cartier Basier Du Dragon Diamond Enamel and Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in istanbul, TR
Brand : Cartier • Model : Baiser du Dragon • Period : Modern • Ring size : 51 or 5.25 US • Resizing : Impossible • Matierial :enamel ,18k white gold • Gemstone type : Diamond • ...
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
$5,440Sale Price|37% Off
Stunning Diamond & Sapphire 18K Gold Enamel Snake Vintage Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1970's Snake Ring 3.38cts Stunning Diamonds, Yellow Sapphires, and Tsavorite Garnet Eyes The Stones are Set in Pink and Black Enamel 1.75 Inches Long Size 5.5 18KT Yellow...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Enamel
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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