$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
Hearts & Arrows Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Hearts & Arrows Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set.
Diamond, Platinum
Modern Bride Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
Located in beverly hills, CA
An intricately designed engagement ring and wedding band set by Modern bride.
Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 1.01ct Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning platinum engagement ring and wedding band set. The engagement ring is centered with a sparkling GIA certified princess cut diamond that weighs 1.01ct.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 14k white gold engagement ring and wedding band set. The engagement ring is centered with a sparkling GIA certified round cut diamond that weighs 2.02ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Neil Lane Bridal Collection engagement ring and wedding band set
By Neil Lane
Located in Chicago, IL
Neil Lane Bridal® Collection engagement ring and wedding band set is a beautiful piece.
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set Ring Size
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set Ring Size 7 JAGi Certified- This sparkling set features one princess cut diamond (.22 ct.) in its center, 22 ro...
Diamond, White Gold
$1,895Sale Price|20% Off
0.60 Carat 3 Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set 14 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.60ctw 3 Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set Check out this Engagement and Wedding Band Set!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
By Scott Kay
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 19k yellow gold and platinum engagement ring is centered with a sparkling round cut diamond that weighs approx 0.50ct. graded G color with SI1 clarity.
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tacori Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
By Tacori
Located in New York, NY
The engagement ring centers a sparkling GIA certified round brilliant cut diamond that weighs 0.84ct. and is graded H color with VS2 clarity. The set features round cut diamonds weig...
Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Over Silver 1/5 Ctw Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate eternal love with this exquisite engagement ring and wedding band set, masterfully crafted in 14K yellow gold-plated .925 sterling silver.
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
Circa 1930s Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 5 (Sizable) - Both rings are size 5 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.1 grams Center Diamond Details: .55ct center diamond ...
Diamond, Platinum
0.52 Carat Round Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Engagement ring and matching wedding band set from Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California that combines vintage-inspired elegance with modern craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 1.01 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18k white gold engagement ring centers a sparkling GIA certified emerald cut diamond that weighs 1.01ct. graded G color with VVS2 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 5.5 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Cut Brilliant Carat Weight: .20 carat Color: F Clarity: VS1 Side Ston...
White Diamond, Platinum
Tacori 2.03 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
By Tacori
Located in New York, NY
This stunning platinum engagement ring centers a sparkling GIA certified round brilliant cut diamond that weighs 2.03ct. graded K color with VVS2 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
1.57 Carat GIA Cert Diamond Gold Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
Located in New York, NY
The engagement ring centers a sparkling GIA certified round brilliant cut diamond that weighs 1.57ct. graded J color with SI2 clarity. The set features high quality dazzling round cu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Cert 1.08 Carat Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
Located in New York, NY
Made of 14k white gold, this ring centers a sparkling GIA certified marquise cut diamond that weighs 1.08ct. graded G color with SI1 clarity. The center stone is accentuated by pear ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sterling Silver 1/7 Ct Diamond Halo Bypass Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the allure of timeless elegance with this exquisite .925 sterling silver engagement and wedding band set. Natural diamonds totaling 1/7 carat twinkle with an I-J ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Sterling Silver 1/7 Ct Diamond Halo Bypass Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the allure of timeless elegance with this exquisite .925 sterling silver engagement and wedding band set. Natural diamonds totaling 1/7 carat twinkle with an I-J ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
0.50 Carat Marquise & Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Set
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A striking engagement ring and wedding band set, featuring a 0.50 carat marquise cut diamond, four baguette cut diamonds totaling 0.20 carats, and 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.25 Carat Marquise Diamond & Sapphire Engagement Ring Wedding Band Set
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Matching engagement ring and wedding band set featuring a 0.25 carat marquise cut diamond surrounded by round diamonds and blue sapphires in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Corona Platinum Wedding Ring Set, .52ct VVS2 Diamond, Italy
By Bulgari
Located in Queens, NY
Bulgari Corona Diamond Platinum Wedding Ring Set, engagement ring and wedding band set, the engagement ring with a round brilliant cut diamond of approximately .52 carats set in a pl...
Diamond, Platinum
Tacori GIA 1.10 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring and Eternity Band Set
By Tacori
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 18k white gold engagement ring and wedding band set by Tacori, centers a sparkling GIA certified round cut diamond that weighs 1.10ct. graded H color with SI2 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.77 Carat Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Set
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring and wedding band set. The engagement ring features a 0.77 carat round diamond certified by GIA as F color and VS2 clarity, set on a four prong setting.
Diamond, Platinum
$11,998Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Platinum GIA European Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Wedding Band Set
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely magnificent vintage diamond engagement ring and wedding band set was crafted from solid platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
14k White Gold GIA 1.01cw Diamond Engagement Ring and Matching Wedding Band Set
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold GIA Certified 1.01cw Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring and Matching Wedding Band Set This stunning Matching Engagement Wedding Rings is in excellent condition and ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Roman Malakov 1.68 Carats Total Diamond Halo Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Set
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An intricately designed engagement ring and wedding band set. The engagement ring features a 0.98 carat round brilliant cut diamond, set on an eight prong setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Corona Diamond Engagement and Eternity Ring Set 1.00 Carat GIA Certified
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning platinum Bulgari diamond engagement ring and wedding band set from the Corona collection.
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 0.72 Carat Round Diamond Illusion Engagement & Wedding Ring Set
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A well-crafted engagement ring and wedding band set. The engagement ring features round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.72 carat total with G-H color and VS-SI clarity, set in an i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$15,988Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14k Gold GIA Round Diamond Baguette 2.94ctw Engagement Wedding Ring Set
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely magnificent vintage diamond engagement ring and wedding band set was crafted from solid 14k white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1.28 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring and Band in 18K Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Solitaire Ring Size: 5.25 Band Ring Size: 5 This exquisite Tiffany & Co. solitaire diamond engagement ring and wedding band set, crafted in radiant 18 karat yellow gold, epitomi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Round Diamond Pavé Halo Wedding Ring Set with Milgrain 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This breathtaking round diamond engagement ring and wedding band set, crafted in elegant 14 karat white gold, is a stunning symbol of eternal love and commitment.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage white gold engagement ring and wedding band ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A 14k white gold engagement ring and wedding band set features a pear-cut diamond as the centerpiece.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$9,839Sale Price / set|20% Off
GIA Diamond 2 Carat Solitaire & Diamond Wrap Band Rose & White Gold Wedding Set
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The unique, bold engagement ring and wedding band set are a one of a kind design that has been crafted with precious metals and genuine, natural diamonds!
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14k Two Tone Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Set
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning set of rings includes both the engagement ring and the wedding band.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Tiffany Nuvo Bridal set with 1.51 Ct Princess Ct Diamond Center
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
., platinum Novo® diamond Engagement ring and wedding band set. Emgagement Ring's center stone is one GIA certified princess cut diamond weighing 1.51 ct.
Diamond, Platinum
$2,800 / set
Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band
Located in Queens, NY
Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band, featuring one prong set old European cut diamond, weighing approx. 0.70 carat, I-J color / SI1 clarity, further adorned with 8 sing...
Diamond, Platinum
14k Diamond Wedding Ring Set. Delicate White gold Engagement and Wedding rings.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Size: 7 US Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Gold Adjustable Style: Art deco Engagement Set. Beautiful pieces in great condition. No visi...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Report Certified Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring and Wedding Band
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive diamond engagement ring and band set has been crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
14k Diamond Ring set. Wedding set. Textured Engagement set. Bridal ring set.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from before 2000 Size: 6 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Gold Beautiful bridal ring set. Very petite and dainty design. Currently weld...
Platinum 1.59 TCW Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Band and Engagement Ring GIA
Located in New York, NY
Center Stone Grade: Color: F, Clarity: SI2, Cut: Good Measurements: 6 x 19 x 6.5 mm Note: GIA Cert. (Engagement Ring Center Stone) Half Eternity Wedding Band Ring: Weight: 3.9 grams...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage White Gold 1.46tcw Diamond Wedding Band Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
A classic and beautifully balanced Vintage White Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring Set, designed with timeless elegance and brilliant sparkle.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Vintage White Gold 1.01tcw Diamond Wedding Band Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully coordinated Vintage White Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring Set, designed with graceful curves and timeless brilliance.
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco Engagement Wedding Diamond Ring Set. Vintage 1930s or 1940s Wedding
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1940s Size: 7 US Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem Color: Colorless Band Color: Gold Adjustable Style: Art Deco Vintage Engagement Set. Beautiful pieces in g...
Bezel Set Diamond 14k Solid Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Bezel Set Diamond 14k Solid Gold Wedding Band Ring Engagement Men Ring Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unused, ...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring & Wedding Band, 14k Princess 1.72ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
"Give your princess the bridal set of her dreams! Created by Sylvie in 14k white gold, this halo engagement ring and matching enhancer-style wedding band sparkle with a brilliant col...
Diamond, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring & Wedding Band - 14k Princess 1.76ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $120 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .74ct (weighed) Cut: Princess Color: I Clarity: I1 Stone Not...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Wedding Band Ring Solid 14K Yellow Gold Thin Band Set of 3
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Wedding Band Ring Solid 14K Yellow Gold Thin Ring Band Set Of 3 For Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unused...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Marquise Diamond Unique Wedding Ring Band Engagement Rose Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This handmade ring set with high quality round diamond and marquise diamonds will be a great everyday jewelry, or elegant wedding ring and engagement ring. Product Specifications: -...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Round Diamond Solitaire Ring with Jacket. 14k Engagement Ring Set Wedding
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1990s Materials: Gold, Rose gold, Stone, White gold Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Yellow Style: Art nouveau Rare engagement set. Rings are separ...
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Women's Wedding Band Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
18k yellow gold and .6 carat natural diamond estate women's wedding ring. Six diamonds set in a pave style gold band.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Diamond open band engagement ring platinum and gold
Located in London, GB
0.45ct Diamond engagement ring in platinum 11.6g. 5mm width top side of the band 3-4 bottom and middle side. Diamond total weight 0.45ct F colour VS1 clarity. Hallmarked. Weight...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
SI/H Diamond Chevron Band and Solitaire Engagement Ring Set 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This SI/H Diamond Chevron Band and Solitaire Engagement Ring Set features marquise cut diamond solitaire ring and round cut diamond chevron band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
SI/H Diamond Chevron Band and Solitaire Engagement Ring Set 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This SI/H Diamond Chevron Band and Solitaire Engagement Ring Set features marquise cut diamond solitaire ring and round cut diamond chevron band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage White Gold 0.60ct G VS Center Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
The coordinating wedding band echoes the engagement ring’s silhouette, set with matching tapered baguette diamonds that nest against the center ring.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage White Gold 0.60ct G VS Center Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
The coordinating wedding band echoes the engagement ring’s silhouette, set with matching tapered baguette diamonds that nest against the center ring.
Diamond, White Gold
SI/H Pear Cut Diamond Solitaire and Wedding Band Ring Set 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Crafted with precision and attention to detail, the 14 Karat White Gold setting provides the perfect backdrop to showcase the natural beauty of the diamonds. Its lustrous finish adds...
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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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