$385Sale Price|30% Off
Quartz Ring Gold Plated White Enamel Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-inspired gemstone rings, spiritual talisman jewelry, gold-plated brass statement rings, and designer enamel
Crystal, Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
CARTIER Paris Art Deco Enameled Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Gemstone
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
applications of purple and black glass enamel. The ring is embellished with a great assortment of twenty-nine
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Chalcedony Ring White Enamel Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, gemstone statement rings, and symbolic fine jewelry. It can be customized with alternative stones or enamel
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Cabuchon Ring Cocktail Ring Chalcedony White Enamel J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, gemstone statement rings, and symbolic fine jewelry. It can be customized with alternative stones or enamel
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Enamel Japanese Scenery Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Antique-style ring captures the elegance of a Japanese scenery through masterful gemstone and
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, E...
33.3 Carat Swiss Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring 18K Yellow Gold Champlevé Enamel
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
customized in gold types, silver, enamel palettes, gemstones, and ring sizes, ensuring a unique creation
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
32 Ct Ametrine Cocktail Ring Diamonds Enamel 18K Gold Konforti Floral Fantasy
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
, silver, enamel color palettes, gemstones, or ring sizes upon request. We also create bespoke jewelry on
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Blue Enamel Greek Key Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer Greek Key ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is carved
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Stunning 925 Silver Emerald Ring Colorful Enameled Ring , Gemstone Jewelry
Located in Hartman, AR
Gemstone Jewelry. Add this unique ring to your collection today! Pera Collection Enamel Amethyst and
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver
Geometric Fashion Contemporary Design with Enamel and Gemstones Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
design. Made of 18 Kt yellow gold, it features black and green enamel as well as gemstones accents. The
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Renaissance Gemstone Ring with Garnet and Enamel
Located in Chicago, IL
Renaissance Gemstone Ring Northern Italy, 16th century Gold, garnet and enamel Circumference 60 mm
Gold
22K gold pink green enamel nine precious gemstones (navratna) Mughal ring
Located in Bangkok,, TH
natural gemstones including diamond. The enamel on this ring is an old art which comes from benares
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye, Hesso...
14k Gold Natural Citrine Ring, Statement Gemstone Rings, Vintage Gemstone Ring
Located in Hartman, AR
14k Solid Gold (Rose, White, Yellow) Ring – Art Deco Style Enamel Cocktail Ring with 6-7.00 ct
Citrine, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Enamel
925 Silver Natural Citrine Ring, Statement Gemstone Rings, Vintage Gemstone Ring
Located in Hartman, AR
925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated Ring – Art Deco Style Enamel Cocktail Ring with 6-7.00 ct Natural
Citrine, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
Green Amethsyt Ring, Statement Gemstone Colorful Rings, Vintage Inspired Ring
Located in Hartman, AR
This beautifully handcrafted Art Deco-inspired cocktail ring is made from 925 sterling silver with
Amethyst, Citrine, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
14k Gold Green Amethsyt Ring, Statement Gemstone Rings, Vintage Inspired Rings
Located in Hartman, AR
statement ring is the perfect accessory for both special occasions and everyday luxury. 💎 Gemstone Details
Amethyst, Citrine, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, 14k Gold
925 Silver Natural Green Amethyst Ring, Statement Rings, Vintage Gemstone Ring
Located in Hartman, AR
This handcrafted cocktail ring is inspired by the bold elegance of Art Deco design. Set in gold
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
14k Gold Natural Green Amethyst Ring, Statement Rings, Vintage Gemstone Ring
Located in Hartman, AR
This handcrafted cocktail ring is inspired by the bold elegance of Art Deco design. Set in 14K
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel, 14k Gold
Green Amethsyt Ring, Statement Gemstone Colorful Rings, Gift for Mom Jewelry
Located in Hartman, AR
925 Silver Ring, Artdeco Style Enameled Cocktail Ring with 6-7.00 ct Amethyst and Red Sapphire Ring
Amethyst, Star Sapphire, Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
Blue Sky Topaz Ring, Statement Gemstone Colorful Rings, Gift for Mom Jewelry
Located in Hartman, AR
925 Silver Ring, Artdeco Style Enameled Cocktail Ring with 6-7.00 ct Sky Topaz and Moissanite
Citrine, Topaz, Silver, Enamel
14k Solid Gold Vintage Emerald Cocktail Rings, Art Deco Gemstone Jewelry Ring
Located in Hartman, AR
LOW STOCK Artdeco Style Emerald Ring, Oval Emerald And Ruby With Green Enameled Cocktail Ring
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
14k Gold Green Amethsyt Ring, Statement Gemstone Colorful Rings, Gift for Mom
Located in Hartman, AR
14k Solid Gold (rose,white, yellow) Ring, Artdeco Style Enameled Cocktail Ring with 6-7.00 ct
Amethyst, Star Sapphire, Gold Plate, Enamel, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Rose Gold Blue Sky Topaz Ring, Statement Gemstone Colorful Ring, Mom Jewelry
Located in Hartman, AR
14k Solid Rose Gold Ring, Artdeco Style Enameled Cocktail Ring with 6-7.00 ct Sky Topaz and
Topaz, Silver, Enamel, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Crivelli Snake Ring 18k Gold Enamel Gemstones
By Crivelli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous snake ring by Crivelli, made of 18k gold, featuring enamel and gemstones. This wrap
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel
Masriera Art Nouveau Revival Ring Gold Enamel Gemstones
By Masriera
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
enamel. The ring’s design has a flowing, asymmetrical feel. Two wing like shapes extending from the
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau Hardstone Cabochon Enamel 14 Karat Gold Gemstone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
decorated with a scrolling motif accented by black, green, and red enamel details exhibiting only minor loss
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1980s Enamel Gemstone Diamond Gold Flower Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite hand-crafted ring features a colorful enamel bouquet of wild flowers, made in 18k
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960's Turquoise Gemstone Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Estate Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
cabochon turquoise gemstone set in the center surrounded by blue enamel and yellow gold. The ring measures
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Multi-Colored Gemstone Band Ring
Located in Birmingham, AL
white and black enamel. There are 8 bezel set, cabochon cut gemstones. Stone colors are blue, red, green
18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Multi-Colored Gemstone Band Ring
Located in Birmingham, AL
white and black enamel. There are 8 bezel set, cabochon cut gemstones. Stone colors are blue, red, green
18k Gold
David Webb 1970 Enameled Convertible Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Gemstones
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
different colors. Gemstones: The insert rings are mounted in a bezel setting, with 4 marquise cabochon cut
Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Andrew Clunn Gold Ring White Enamel Zebra Pattern
By Andrew Clunn
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fun vintage ring by Andrew Clunn, made of 18k gold and white enamel. In this ring was used a
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Pink Tourmaline & Emerald Enamel Ring
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous cocktail ring of modern design with a mix of gemstones and enamel. This ring features a
Emerald, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel Polka Dot Gold Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage dome ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, made of 18k gold, features enamel. The enamel drops are
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
H. Stern Amethyst Leopard Pattern Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous enamel amethyst gemstone ring by designer H. Stern. The wide band features leopard pattern
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
H. Stern Rhodolite Garnet Enamel Tiger Pattern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous enamel rhodolite gemstone ring by designer H. Stern. The wide band features tiger pattern
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Turquoise Gemstone Enamel Gold Flower Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Delightful Turquoise and Gemstone Flower ring. The 1" x 5/8"h 18k Yellow gold Ring with a central
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise,...
Masriera Plique a Jour Enamel Gemstone Diamond Gold Ring
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
, fairies and foliage, accented with brilliant diamonds and colored gemstones and "plique a jour"
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Real Blue Sapphire Gemstone Blue Enamel Half Eternity Band Ring 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Sapphire Wt. :- 0.15 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US & All size ✦ Sizing ..................... We can adjust most
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Real Blue Sapphire Gemstone Blue Enamel Half Eternity Band Ring 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Sapphire Wt. :- 0.15 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US & All size ✦ Sizing ..................... We can adjust most
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Real Blue Sapphire Gemstone Blue Enamel Half Eternity Band Ring 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Sapphire Wt. :- 0.15 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US & All size ✦ Sizing ..................... We can adjust most
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Gorgeous Mint Green Loose Tourmaline Ring Gem 6.10 Carat Cushion Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline Weight : 6.10 Carats Dimensions : 10.8x10.4x7.8 Mm Origin : Kunar
Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k ...
2.45 Carat Natural Loose Peach Morganite Gemstone Asscher Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Morganite Weight : 2.45 Carats Dimensions : 7.7x7.6x6 Mm Origin : Brazil Clarity
Morganite, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Palladi...
SI Clarity 2.15 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Green Peridot Gemstone Pakistan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Peridot Weight : 2.15 Carats Dimension: 7.7x6.6x5.1 Mm Origin : Suppat Valley
Peridot, Cut Steel, Enamel, Copper, Bronze, Brass, Berlin Iron, Base Met...
Gorgeous 5.85 Carat Natural Loose Baby Pink Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline Weight: 5.85 Carats Dimension: 10.2x10x8.8 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Color: Pink Shape: Cushion Clarity: Eye Clean Certificate: On Demand With a rating between...
Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k ...
4.30 Carat Natural Multi Color Loose Tourmaline Trilliant Cut Gemstone Lot
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Tourmaline Weight : 4.30 Carats Size: 0.65 to 1.30 Origin : Kunar Afghanistan
Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k ...
Maharajah Handcrafted Large Enamel Gemstone Rosecut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large 22k yellow gold handcrafted ring, decorated with pink gemstones and rose cut diamonds. Ring
Diamond, 22k Gold
Exquisite Natural Tourmaline and Ceylon Sapphire Cocktail Ring Unique Gemstone
Located in Hartman, AR
Natural Tourmaline And Ceylon Sapphire Cocktail Ring Gold metal: 14k Rose Gold GemStone Shape
Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Enamel
18K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamonds Tennis Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Bracelets are worn to enhance the look. Women love to look good. It is common to see a woman rocking a lovely gold bracelet on her wrist. A gold gemstone bracelet is the ultimate sta...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 8.65 carats Turquoise, Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and unique, Turquoise & Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Turquoise is 8.65 carats. The Blue Sapphires weight is 2.75 c...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.5 in W 11.5 in D 3.8 in L 28.5 in
Chanel Vintage 1980s Large Quilted Lambskin Crossbody Bag with CC Lock
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is a large quilted lambskin bag which can be worn crossbody or shoulder. Vintage from the 80s it has a rare diamond etched CC turn lock fastening; interwoven leather and gold to...
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat Old Mine Cushion Diamond Platinum Studs
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
an exquisite pair of GIA certified 3 carat old mine cut cushion diamond platinum studs full of brightness
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
15 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 15 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 6 18 x 13 MM Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold This is a Beautiful Cocktail ri...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
$617Sale Price|30% Off
Moschino Vintage Iconic Wool Tartan Plaid Jacket
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage iconic wool tartan plaid double-breasted jacket. This jacket features : - Lapel collar. - Black velvet on collar and cuffs. - Gold toned buttons. - Fully lined. - ...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
Cultured Pearl Necklace with Gilt Seven Turquoise Pendants
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a hand stranded cultured pearl necklace with seven turquoise pendants hanging down in front. It comes from Turkey. These large polished turquoise stones are wrapped in decora...
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Gilt Metal
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Oblique Printed Chiffon Dress. F/W 2000-2001
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Incredible John Galliano for Christian Dior Oblique printed chiffon dress Fall/ Winter 2000 - 2001. Of an asymmetric bias cut with deep ruffles and flounces. Printed in burgundy on...
Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG120 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (W) Age: 1993 Accompa...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Backless Violet Silk Charmeuse Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning Alexander McQueen Purple violet silk charmeuse gown with interesting sleeves and exposed bare back. Slightly cowl neck. strap can be removed. Dress zip from the side. Size M...
Alexander McQueen black low plunge evening dress, fw 1998
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen black evening maxi dress with draped low plunge neckline. Fall-Winter 1998
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
$1,765 / item
Amethyst Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Metal type: Gold Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 4.5 g. depends from size Gemstones Set with amethyst, color violet Oval cut, aprx 10 ct Clarity: Transparent with inclusions (color ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k 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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