Pearl & Rose cut Diamonds Green Enamel Ring
Located in Milano, MI
Japanese cultured pearl surrounded by rose cut diamonds. Highlights - 1960s period with green enamel
Vintage 1960s Dome Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
Pearl & Rose cut Diamonds Green Enamel Ring
Located in Milano, MI
Japanese cultured pearl surrounded by rose cut diamonds. Highlights - 1960s period with green enamel
Diamond, Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring centered with rose cut diamond dameter 3.7mm flanked with smaller rose cut
French 19th Century Rose Cut Diamond Black Enamel Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
shape and adorned with claws down from a rose-cut diamond on a black enamel background. On both sides
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
English Early Victorian Gold, Blue Enamel, and Rose-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique early Victorian gold, diamond, and enamel ring featuring a rose-cut diamond center in a
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Engagement Ring - GIA. This
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
8.32 carats Tourmaline Cabochon, White Enamel & Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very unique and one of a kind, Tourmaline & White Enamel Engagement / Cocktail Ring set in 18K
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Enamel
Nouvelle Bague 18K Rose Gold Enamel Ring
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Nouvelle Bague 18K Rose Gold Enamel Ring Diamonds 0.30ctw Pink Sapphires 0.26ctw Size 7.5 Retail
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique Circa 1880s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3-Pique 1 clarity. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size. The handle of
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
is H color and s2 clarity. Ring size is US 10.7 We can make any size. The box is not included. Please
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
22 Karat Gold Rose-Cut Diamond Ring Handcrafted with White Enamel Work
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold Rose-cut Diamond Ring with White Enamel Work Handcrafted This ingenious
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Ruby, Enamel, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by a
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique diamond 18k rose gold enamel Navette ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This antique 1900s Navette ring showcases 0.60 carats of elongated cushion cut diamonds set in 18k
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Nouvelle Bague 18K Rose Gold, Diamonds and Enamel Ring
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Nouvelle Bague 18K Rose Gold, Diamonds and Enamel Ring Diamonds 0.32ctw Size 7 Retail $9,250.00
Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel
$3,061Sale Price|29% Off
French Antique 1.06 Carat Rose- Cut Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Set with 8 rose- cut diamonds on openwork, half
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
3.1ct Hexagon Rose Cut Ruby with White Enamel Halo 9K Gold Engagement Ring R6679
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 3.1ct Hexagon Rose Cut Ruby with White Enamel Halo 9K Gold Engagement Ring R6679 ♥ This is a
Ruby, 9k Gold, Enamel
Antique Black Enamel 18ct Gold Memory Ring with Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond 1877
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Black Enamel Memory Ring with Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond, 18ct Yellow Gold inscribed “my
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 13.5 grams. Totally is center rose cut diamond 1.07 carat
Diamond, 14k Gold
Coral, Green Enamel, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with green enamel and, on it, a structure with
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3-Pique color. Ring size is US 8 Box is not included. Please contact for
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 ct. Ring size US 5.8 Box
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Ottoman Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
H-I-J-K-L color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clarity. Ring size is US 7 (We offer free resizing) We can make
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victor Mayer Soirée Lilac Enamel Ring 18k Rose Gold with Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Soirée Lilac Enamel Ring in Rose Gold with Diamonds Ring Soirée, 18k RG, vitreous
Diamond, Enamel, Rose Gold
Enamel, Sapphires, Rubies, Emerald, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure composed by two ribbons with enamel and
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Enamel
Victor Mayer Constance Light Blue Enamel Ring 18k Rose Gold with Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Constance Light Blue Guilloche Enamel Ring in Rose Gold with Diamonds Constance ring
Diamond, Enamel, Rose Gold
Enamel Ring 18k Rose & White Gold Ceylon Burgundy Red Garnet 0.06ct Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cocktail Collection Ring, Aubergine Red Vitreous Enamel Ring in Rose Gold/White Gold
Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel, White Gold
Victor Mayer Trance Enamel Ring 18 K Rose Gold/Yellow Gold Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Trance Opal Raspberry Enamel Ring in Rose Gold/Yellow Gold with Diamonds Ring Trance
Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Round Light Green Enamel Ring in Rose Gold Gold with 57 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Trance Light Grey Enamel Ring in Rose Gold/Yellow Gold with Diamonds Ring Trance, 750/- RG/GG
Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Enamel Band Ring With Center Diamond Made In 14k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:3.468g,D:0.12ct, Enam:0.10g,
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Diamond Rose Cut Ring Handcrafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Black Enamel Work
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful ring with Flat Rose cut diamonds and intricate enamel work on the side and the back
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Alex Jona White Diamond Red Enamel 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring band set with white
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Alex Jona White Diamond Black Enamel 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring band set with white
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond White Enamel 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring band set with white
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Alex Jona White Diamond Pink Enamel 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring band set with white
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Alex Jona White Diamond Blue Enamel 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring band set with white
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Victor Mayer Locket Ring Light Grey Enamel 18k Rose Gold 40 Diamonds 0.50 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Peacock Light Grey Enamel Ring in 18k Rose Gold with Diamonds VICTOR MAYER is a fine
Diamond, Enamel, Rose Gold
Marquise Shaped Pave Diamond Ring With Red Enamel & Diamonds In 14k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14K:3.26g, Diamond:0.300ct, ,, Enamel:0.04g
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
English Victorian Mourning Ring with Seed Pearls & Rose Cut Diamond
Located in Denver, CO
This Victorian era mourning ring features a rose cut diamond center stone measuring approximately
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Wellendorff White and Rose Gold Kinetic Band Ring Enamel and Diamonds
By Wellendorff
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Size 54 Band width : 0.9 cm The Wellendorff White and Rose Gold Kinetic Band Ring is a
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Roberto Coin Saddle Stirrup Diamond Enamel Rose Gold Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond & Enamel Saddle Stirrup Ring by Roberto Coin. With 20 Round brilliant cut
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby Rose Cut Diamond & Turquoise 18K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18k gold vintage mens royal ceremonial ring inspired piece. Set with rose cut diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victor Mayer Trance White Enamel Ring 18k Rose Gold/Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Trance White Enamel Ring 18k Rose Gold/Yellow Gold with Diamonds Ring Trance, 18k
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$150Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Sterling Silver Multi Color CZ Enamel Band Ring in Rose Gold Finish
Located in New York, NY
This bold 925 sterling silver band ring, finished in warm rose gold and detailed with smooth white
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Diamond Enamel and Ruby Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Enamel rose cut Diamond and cabochon Ruby Ring. Blue and green enamel, diamond and ruby
Diamond, Ruby, 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
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Raised Triple Rose Cut Pear Shape Diamond Ring with Ceramic Inlay Pattern
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.26g, Diamond:0.78ct
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
La Nouvelle Bague Diamond & Black Enamel 18 Carat Gold Wide Band Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
sets it apart. Crafted in solid 18 carat rose and white gold, the ring is richly detailed to the front
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Cocktail Ring Garnet and Wine Red Vitrous Enamel, 18k Gold with 4 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cocktail Ring Garnet and Wine Red Vitrous Enamel Ring 18k Gold with 4 Diamonds VICTOR
Garnet, Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Roman Malakov 1.48 Carats Total Round Cut Diamond & White Enamel Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
weighing 1.48 carats total, G Color and VS in Clarity. Pave-set in-between two rows of white enamel, Made
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Victor Mayer Eloise Ring in 18 K Rose Gold/White Gold with Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Eloise Ring in Rose Gold/White Gold with Diamonds Ring Eloise, 18 k RG/WG, 32
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Noble Star 18k Rose Gold Ring with Open Concept in Black & White Ceramic
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:11.41g, Diamond:0.73ct
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold
Power Drum Inside a Open Book Design Ring with Rose Gold, Ceramic and Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:9.38g, Diamond:0.9ct
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Blue Enamel Greek Key Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
brilliant-cut White Diamonds total weight of 0.27 Carat and is finished with a unique Blue Enamel inlay
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Antique Art Deco White Gold Black Onyx & Diamond Masonic Floral Filigree Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) Material: 18k White Gold with Rose & Yellow Gold Accents - Enamel Work on the Star Total Weight
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
REVERSO ring in rose gold, titanium, kogolong, diamonds ct 0.24 and blue enamel.
By Paola Brussino
Located in Torino, IT
Paola Brussino's LIKE A STAR collection celebrates the encounter between light, matter and imagination, transforming jewelry into a symbol of dream and desire. Each object reflects t...
White Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel, Titanium
ROCKSTAR ring in rose gold, titanium, rock crystal, ct. diam. 0.40 and enamel
By Paola Brussino
Located in Torino, IT
Paola Brussino's LIKE A STAR collection celebrates the encounter between light, matter and imagination, transforming jewelry into a symbol of dream and desire. Each object reflects t...
White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Rose Gold, Enamel, Titanium, 18k Gold
2.55 Carat Natural Soft Baby Pink Tourmaline Cushion Shape from Afghan Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline Weight: 2.55 Carats Dimension: 8.3x7.2x5.6 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 ...
Unavailable|$11,160
Black Enamel Oval Center Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enameled Rose-cut ring back to the consumer in this limited presentation.
Diamond, 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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