Cartier Rare Rouleaux 18K White Gold Onyx, Ruby And Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of Cartier's celebrated Rouleaux collection, this 18K white gold ring showcases the maison's mastery of geometric design and exceptional gemstone craftsmanship.
Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1930s Limoges Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Antique jewel characteristic of the region of Limoges in France. The setting of this ring is octagonal shape closed set with a poly...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 18K Gold Toi et Moi Ring with Diamonds, Pearl & Emerald
Located in Antwerp, BE
- Diamond is the birthstone of April - Pearl is the birthstone of June - Emerald is the birthstone of May Ring weight : 2,4 gr Diamond : Rose cut - Si/H Condition : Very Good - ...
Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Boucheron Hopi Hummingbird Ring Pink Sapphire Diamond Tsavorite 18K Gold
By Boucheron
Located in Monaco, MC
The ring shank is crafted in 18K white gold and integrates seamlessly into the underside of the flower, with additional tsavorite accents continuing the botanical theme around the si...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique French Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive marquise sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
CARTIER Vintage Floral Motif Ring, 18k Yellow Gold with Emeralds, Sapphires
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier vintage ring with a floral motif, in 18k yellow gold, featuring emeralds, sapphires, rubies, and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1970s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark Lovely wedding ring, it is set all around between gold bars, with modern brilliant cut diamonds. Total weight of 23 diamonds : 1.38 c...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Jumelle Grand Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Topaz by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Jumelle Grand Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Topaz by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jumelle Grand Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Ruby by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Jumelle Grand Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Ruby by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jumelle Grand Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Emerald by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Jumelle Grand Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Emerald by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jumelle Grand Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Aquamarine by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Jumelle Grand Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Aquamarine by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Vintage 18ct Gold Gypsy Rubover 1.3 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in London, England
A beautifully sculptural French vintage 18ct yellow gold ring set with a central marquise-cut diamond flanked by two bright pear-cut diamonds, totalling approximately 1.30 carats. Al...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Claris-A 18K White Gold Diamond Snail Ring – Animal Jewellery
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
The Claris-A 18K White Gold Diamond Snail Ring is a refined example of sculptural jewelry, designed with a modern yet timeless aesthetic.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Classic 18k white gold Flower ring with diamonds 1.68ct, Modern
Located in Chorzów, PL
A ring in the shape of a diamond crimson flower, crafted from 18-karat white gold with a platinum setting. Origin: Western Europe, second half of the 20th century The ring is set w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,990
French Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
French Diamond White gold 18K Ring. In our opinion, Diamonds are estimated to be H color and Vs clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.42 Carat Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
Diamond ring, 2.42 carats total, 18K yellow gold, radiant cut center stone. This elegant ring, crafted from 18-karat yellow gold, harmoniously blends modern design with timeless luxu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Mother of Pearl Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in 台東区, JP
An elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring the Maison’s iconic four-leaf clover motif. The Alhambra motif is beautifully inlaid with ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This exquisite cocktail ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold (750‰) and showcases a beautifully faceted oval sapphire of approximately 1.20 carats at its center. The central gem is fra...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Emerald Ring 9.05 Carat in 18K White and Yellow Gold, Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Emerald Ring in 18 K Yellow gold and 18-karat white gold, diamonds and 9.05-carat Emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Tutti Frutti Diamond and Color Stones Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Tutti Frutti Diamond And Color Stones Ring. Fun ring with a vintage touch encrusted with white diamonds, green emeralds of various sizes and pink sapphires. Wear this...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Panther Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in San Antonio, TX
Cartier Panther Ring set in 18k White Gold with Diamonds weighing approx. 1.00ct, Pear shaped Emerald and Black Lacquer. Circa 1990.
Diamond, 18k Gold
French 1960s Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Delightful retro ring, it is decorated with claws on its top, of a round emerald. Weight of the emerald : 0,60 carat approximately....
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1980s Topaz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. The setting of this ring from the 1980s features a wide drop band. On top, in a half-moon setting, is an oval light-blue topaz. Tot...
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Oval Halo French Pave 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Discover a remarkable diamond ring that exemplifies luxury and brilliance, featuring a stunning oval diamond of 1.00 carats, graded I and VS2. This exquisite piece is elegantly set i...
Diamond, White Gold
French Made 4.75 Carat Emerald Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
French made vintage 18k gold hand hammered ring, set in the center with a pear shaped approx. 4.75ct emerald ( stone measures 17.6 x 10.4 x 5.2mm).
Emerald, Gold
Cartier Pave Set Diamond Bypass Dome Ring in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Cartier bypass dome ring features approximately 5.25 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds pave set in 18k white gold, and is accompanied by a Cartier certificate of authenticit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Nefertiti Topaze Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Zircon by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Nefertiti Topaze Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Zircon by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This striking woman’s cocktail ring is crafted in warm 18K yellow gold (750‰) and crowned with a vibrant oval-cut pink tourmaline of approximately 3.00 carats. The gemstone is elegan...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
French Modern Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. The setting of this yellow gold ring consists of a double band set with small modern brilliant-cut diamonds at the top, which then ...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Louis Vuitton 18k Yellow Gold Emprente Trunk Ring
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The special order vintage 18k gold ring takes timeless creation to a new level of sophistication and charm. Made from the finest materials that you would expect from the Louis Vuitto...
Yellow Gold
French 1970s 18 Karat Rose Gold Retro Initial Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. This rose gold signet ring features a square setting engraved with the overlapping initials "MM". The setting is decorated on both si...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1940s Aquamarine 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. This antique aquamarine ring features a setting that is characteristic of its era due to its simplicity. It is decorated on either si...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Classic Model Diamond Trinity Rolling Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The 18K yellow gold Cartier diamond trinity ring has a harmonious dance of diamonds and gold that captures elegance in every rolling turn. This Cartier ring features 3 interlocking ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oursin Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Green Tourmaline by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Oursin Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Green Tourmaline by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oursin Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Pink Tourmaline by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Oursin Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Pink Tourmaline by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oursin Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Lavender Spinel by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Oursin Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Lavender Spinel by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Panthére De Cartier Ring Size 66
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Panthére De Cartier Ring This authentic Cartier Panthére De Cartier Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Design: Panthére De Cartier...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,989Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Tri-Colour 18kt Gold Band Ring, Vintage France, 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage Cartier tri-colour ring crafted in a combination of 18kt yellow, rose, and white gold. This distinctive design features interwoven gold wires with a central oxidised white ...
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Juste un Clou Diamond 18K White Gold Ring Size 51
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301769 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2013 RRP £4,550 Incl. VAT / €5,300 Incl. VAT / $5,400 Excl. Taxes Model B4092751 Serial Number VH**** Metal 18k White Gold Stones D...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s French Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage French 0.49 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold, platinum set solitaire ring; part our vintage jewelry/estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.18 Carat Repurposed French Cut Diamond Band - Size 5
Located in New York, NY
Expertly crafted from repurposed french cut diamonds and on 18k yellow gold, these rings are both sustainable and stunning.
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring This Antique Ruby and Diamond Boat Ring, crafted circa early 1900s, features vibrant rubies and sparkling diamonds se...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Ring with Pavé Shoulders, 0.65 ct Total
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Details: • Period: Contemporary • Style: Pavé diamond shoulders, classic solitaire silhouette • Metal: 18K white gold (750‰) • Center Stone: 0.40 ct round brilliant diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Korloff Diamond Ring Black Lacquer 18K Yellow Gold 1992
By Korloff
Located in BILBAO, ES
. - Materials: 18K Yellow Gold, Black Lacquer - Stone: Diamond - Stone Cut: Brilliant Cut - Stone Details: 1 diamond – approx. 0.27 carats - Weight: 8.1 g - Date of Manufacture: 19...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$2,182Sale Price|20% Off
18K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring with 0.23ct Tanzanite, Artisan Design
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover the sumptuous radiance of our magnificent 18-carat rose gold cocktail ring, showcasing a dazzling 0.23-carat tanzanite at the apex of its refined design. This exceptional pi...
Tanzanite, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,278Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Ring Cultured Pearl and 0.32 Carat Diamond
Located in Vannes, FR
Each diamond is meticulously set in 18K yellow gold, adding delicate sparkle to the organic silhouette.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Jumelle Petit Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Aquamarine by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Jumelle Petit Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Aquamarine by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Diamond Band Ring Yellow and White Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Band Width: 11,6 mm This vintage French band ring is crafted in solid 18 karat yellow and white gold and features a distinctive faceted design. The ring combines satin-finished surf...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Nefertiti Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Blue Sapphire by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Nefertiti Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Blue Sapphire by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jumelle Petit Ring in 18k Yellow Gold & Green Tourmaline by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Jumelle Petit Ring in 18k Yellow Gold & Green Tourmaline by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jumelle Petit Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Chrysoberyl by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Jumelle Petit Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Chrysoberyl by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Chrysoberyl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Marquise Emerald and Diamond Halo Méditerranée Cocktail Ring
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
An enchanting vintage statement piece, this 18-karat yellow gold cocktail ring features a majestic marquise-cut (navette) emerald. The impressive ring head measures 20 mm in length b...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Bliss by Damiani Diamond Engagement Ring 18k White Gold 0.12 Cttw
By Bliss by Damiani
Located in New York, NY
Damiani diamond engagement ring crafted in 18K white gold. Beautiful 0.12cts round cut diamonds. This ring lets you have the experience of a much more expensive diamond ring for a fr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Auth. Hermès Paname GM Rigide Ring – 18K White Gold - Diamonds 0.66Ct - NEw Rare
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Hermès Paname GM Rigide Ring – 18K White Solid Gold – Diamonds (5 stones / 0.66 ct) - 2512251102 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Ring – Paname GM (Rigide) Material: 18K Solid White Gold (...
18k Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring This Antique Ruby and Diamond Boat Ring, crafted circa early 1900s, features vibrant rubies and sparkling diamonds se...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amitié Emerald Ring in 18k Gold & Multicolored Gemstones by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Amitié Emerald Ring in 18k Gold & Multicolored Gemstones by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Tsavorite, Peridot, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Nigeria Onyx and White Diamonds Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Nigeria wide band ring, pave-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds and polished-top black onyx, in 18k yellow gold, numbered '606791' and signed 'Cartier'. Diamonds weighing approxim...
White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1950s Polychrome Tourmaline 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Original and elegant retro ring, its setting is large, slightly domed openwork and decorated on top of a superb rectangular polychrom...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Nefertiti Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Pink Sapphire by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Nefertiti Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Pink Sapphire by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthère Ring in 18K White Gold with Diamonds, Emeralds & Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Lucerne, CH
A bold reinterpretation of Cartier’s iconic panther, this ring blends sculptural elegance with striking detail. Crafted in 18 karat white gold, the design is brought to life with a p...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique 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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