$1,404Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.9 grams. Totally is main brilliant cut diamond 0.10 ct. Totally is side rose cut diamond 0.25 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$5,360Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond French Cut Emerald Art Deco Style Three Stone Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 5.05 g.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear-cut sapphire bow ring in 18k white gold, romantic ribbon vintage ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Pear-cut sapphire bow ring in 18 karat white gold. A Belle Epoque-style knot ring, set with a 0.76-carat pear-shaped sapphire and 0.11 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds. The sapphire ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
CARTIER Vintage Mimi Star Ring, 18K Gold & Diamonds, Circa 1990
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER Mimi Star ring in 18k three-tone gold and diamonds. Date: circa 1990.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French Diamond and Yellow Gold Intertwined Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique 1900s cocktail ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18k gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER 18k Yellow Gold Gina Ring, 5.18ct Diamond, Vintage 1990
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
A magnificent and rare vintage CARTIER Gina ring, featuring an elegant 18k yellow gold band delicately set with baguette-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 3.87 carats, highligh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Citrine 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This vintage ring is set with a vivid oval citrine at its center, held in place by six prongs on a setting with a domed band that i...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The outer shank of this impressive half eternity ring is struck with the French hallmark for 18k gold (eagle's head).
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari B Zero Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
This stunning Bulgari B Zero Band Ring in 18K White Gold is a true masterpiece of luxury and elegance. The simple yet sophisticated design of this ring is a testament to the renowned...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring 2.36 K in 18K White Gold, Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
2.36 carat ruby and diamond ring in 18 carat white gold in skirted shape. 18-carat white gold, ruby and diamond ring holding a 2.36-carat ruby in its center surrounded by Bague...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Gold ring with diamond in 18k whitegold
Located in Berlin, BE
18K White Gold Ring with 25 Diamond Chips and 7 Brilliant-Cut Diamonds – Approx. 0.70ct Total A refined ring crafted from 18K white gold, featuring 25 diamond chips for subtle spark...
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 18k Emerald Dome Ring French Made ~8.5ct Emerald Size 7
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage 18k Emerald Dome Ring French Made ~8.5ct Emerald Size 7 This substantial French-made ring centers on an approximately 8.5-carat round emerald displaying a rich green hue wit...
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Perlee Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Perlee ring from Van Cleef & Arpels is a timeless piece of jewelry. Crafted from 18k yellow gold and set with dazzling diamonds, this ring is sure to make a statement. With its c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Turquoise Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Surrounding the blue gems are 1.25 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds which add sparkle and brilliance to the piece. Made in France, this 18k white gold ring will surely impress.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tourbillon Diamonds Ring in 18k Yellow Gold by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Tourbillon Diamonds Ring in 18k Yellow Gold by MARIANNE CANARELLI. Dimensions: Available upon request.
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond And Onyx Menotte Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Cartier Menotte Ring is crafted in luxurious 18K white gold with a high-polish finish, showcasing Cartier's timeless elegance and craftsmanship. The ring features a st...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald Cabochon Ring with Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A bold, elegant ring centered on a richly colored Colombian emerald cabochon, this piece balances vintage presence with refined craftsmanship. The rounded emerald shows a deep, livel...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The exterior of the shank of this white gold engagement ring is hallmarked with the French mark for 18k gold (eagle's head).
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French antique gold and garnet harem ring
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian garnet and gold harem-style ring, comprised of four, half-bands centered by bezel-set, foiled garnets, giving way to a tapering shank, in 18k.
Garnet, 18k Gold
Spiral 18k Gold WhiteTourmaline Organic Spira Ring By Capucine H
Located in Geneve, CH
Spira Diamond Ring by Capucine H Dimensions: Made to size Materials: 18k recycled gold, 1.70 carats natural certified diamond H VSI Inspired by the fern's fiddlehead, that suspended...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Gold Ring with Pearl and Old-Cut Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This delicate 18K gold ring features a pearl beautifully set at the center, framed by two clusters of old-cut diamonds on each side. The contrast between the warm yellow gold band an...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold High Polished Panthere Lakarda Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K White Gold High Polished Panthere Lakarda Ring. From the iconic "Lakarda" collection by Cartier comes this sublime piece made of 18K white gold that boasts superb craftsm...
Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Philippine Ring Chrysoprase Diamonds 18K Gold Vintage
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in München, DE
Chrysoprase Diamond Philippine Ring 18K Yellow Gold by Van Cleef & Arpels A celebrated design from Van Cleef & Arpels' coveted Philippine collection, this vintage ring pairs richly ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Belle Epoque Antique French 18ct Gold Double Snake Ring
Located in London, England
This antique double snake ring with a ruby and a garnet is truly wonderful The intricate design of the two intertwined snakes represents eternal love and was commonly used as a symbo...
18k Gold
French Diamond and Yellow and White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This unusual vintage diamond ring is hallmarked to the exterior of the shank with the maker's mark and the French hallmarks for 18k gold (eagle).
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French Cultured Pearls Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
French cultured pearls diamond gold ring, circa 1970s Seventeen cultured pearls of varying sizes, round-cut diamonds, set on 18 karat yellow gold Size: 6.5 US; top width 0.75 inch ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diadea Diamond 18K White Gold Engagement/Cocktail/Ring
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
The Cartier diamond ring from the Collection Diadea showcases diamonds of the finest quality in an opulent 18-karat white gold setting. The round brilliant-cut diamonds dazzle with e...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
CHANEL Baroque Ring, 18k Gold with Aquamarine & Amethyst, Circa 2000
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
CHANEL Baroque ring in 18k yellow gold, with aquamarine, peridot, and amethyst. Condition: excellent. Period: 2000s. Size: between 54 and 55 Dimensions: 2.3 x 2.3 cm. Weight: 19.98 g...
Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHAUMET Liens Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Size 5.25
By Chaumet
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Item Number: 21640804 ■ Retail Price: - ■ Brand: CHAUMET ■ Product Name: Liens Ring ■ Reference Number: - ■ Material: Diamond / 750 K18 WG White Gold ■ Weight: Approximately 9.8 gr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Shield Recycled Gold Sapphire Diamond Contemporary Ring By Capucine H
Located in Geneve, CH
Shield Spring Gemstones Ring by Capucine H Dimensions: Made to size Materials: 18k recycled gold, spinels, sapphires, diamonds This ring was designed as an extension of its wearer, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold
BOUCHERON 18K Gold & Platinum 3.35ct Diamond Vintage Cocktail Ring, 1960s
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
Exceptional Boucheron ring crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and platinum, dating from the 1960s, centering an outstanding 1.55-carat Old European-cut diamond, graded H color and VS1 c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jean Pierre Bellin 18K Gold Diamond Onyx Horse Head Ring
Located in 台東区, JP
A distinctive 18K yellow gold horse head ring by Jean Pierre Bellin, combining sculptural design with refined equestrian inspiration. The ring is beautifully modeled as a horse’s he...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
CHANEL Ultra ring in 18k white gold, white ceramic, and diamonds
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
CHANEL Ultra ring in 18k white gold, white ceramic, and diamonds. Original price: 5,950 €. Condition: excellent. Size: 57. Width: 7 mm. Diamond weight: 0.22 carats. Total weight: 10....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
CHANEL Ultra ring in 18k white gold, black ceramic and diamonds.
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
CHANEL Ultra ring in 18k white gold, black ceramic, and diamonds. Original price: 5,950 €. Condition: excellent. Size: 51. Width: 7 mm. Diamond weight: 0.22 carats. Total weight: 10....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.28 Carat Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.28 carats diamond double row eternity ring in 18 carat yellow gold; part of our diverse vintage diamond ring collections. This stunning, fine and i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Vintage 1980s Mediterranean Coral Gold Dome Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
18 carat yellow gold ring, eagle head hallmark. This splendid gold coral ring is made of a gold dome perforated and set on the top of a cabochon of natural Mediterranean coral. Diame...
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Vintage Ring. Diamond and Ruby Sapphire Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1980
Located in New York, NY
Era: Circa 1980 Material: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: Currently a size 6.75.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Edwardian French 18K Gold Platinum Old Euro and Pearl Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian French 18K Gold Platinum Old Euro and Pearl Three Stone Ring.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Snake Ring with Enamel
Located in Berlin, BE
Snake Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Vintage piece featuring enamel detailing, crafted in 18k yellow gold. Total weight: 4.8 g.
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Cartier Toi et Moi 18k Gold Pearl Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Cartier ring from 1996 is a sculptural and refined design crafted in 18k yellow gold, showcasing two beautifully matched cultured pearls in luminous contrasting tones.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,120Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K White Gold Magic Alhambra Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra “Between the Fingers” ring executed in 18K white gold, featuring the House’s signature clover motif interpreted in a fluid, architectural silhouette...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Ruby Ring 18K White Gold Wide Band Bow
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ruby Ring 18K White Gold Wide Band Bow This high-end estate ring is finely crafted in solid 18K White gold and set with the highest quality Earth-mined French-cut Ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 55
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301316 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2016 RRP £1,860 Incl. Taxes / €2,100 Incl. Taxes / $1,940 Excl. Taxes Model B4084855 Serial Number BT**** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weigh...
Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Cartier Lanieres Signature 18K White Gold Block Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier band ring from the Lanieres collection finely crafted in 18 karat white gold in a block all the way around design. Fully hallmarked with assay marks, logo , serial nu...
White Gold, 18k Gold
Nefertiti Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Emerald by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Nefertiti Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Emerald by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nefertiti Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamond by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Nefertiti Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamond by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Deux Tetes Croisees Diamond Bypass Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A refined vintage Cartier ring featuring the iconic Deux Têtes Croisées motif, designed with two elegant pear-shaped diamond terminals accented by brilliant-cut diamonds for added sp...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier French diamond 18k yellow gold Entrelacés C band
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Brand: Cartier Center stone: 162 round brilliant cut diamonds Weight: Approximately 1.20 cara...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ophidia Yellow Sapphire Ring, 18k Gold 0.8ct by Capucine H
Located in Geneve, CH
Ophidia Yellow Sapphire Ring by Capucine H Dimensions: Made to size Materials: 18k recycled gold, 0.8 carats yellow peach sapphire from Madagascar The rainforests of Costa Rica are ...
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
French Diamond Ring 18KT gold Pave Diamond Engagement Ring Rare Find
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Well crafted diamond ring, was popular in France as an engagement ring, the ring is made with two gold 18KT yellow gold and 18KT white gold. The pave diamond setting on shoulders is ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1.05ct French Cut Diamond Wedding Band in 18k White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total Carat Weight: 1.05 Stone Type: Natural Certification: Yes Metal: 18k White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (sizable) Primary Cut: French Cut Primary Color: E-F Primary Clarity: VS1-VS2
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960’s French 18K Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Floral Bouquet Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exceptional French ring from the 1960s, this striking 18 karat yellow gold masterpiece is sculpted with an intricate leaf motif, creating remarkable depth and texture that exempli...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oursin Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Garnet by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Oursin Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Garnet by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oursin Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Peridot by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Oursin Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Peridot by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oursin Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamond by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Oursin Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamond by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern French Yellow Gold Ring with White Pearl
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This exquisite ring is a stunning example of modern French jewelry design, blending timeless elegance with contemporary sophistication. Crafted from luxurious 18-karat yellow gold, t...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French MAUBOUSSIN 'ALESSANDRA' GIA 5.60ctw Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18k Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
Total gross weight approx. 11.42g. Crafted In 750/000 ( 18K ) White Gold Finger size: US 5.5, UK K Signed Mauboussin, Numbered, French assay mark.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k Rose Gold Plain Juste un Clou Ring Size 50 B4092500
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stylish 18k rose gold Juste un Clou ring from Cartier. The modern ring is wrapped around with a nail head at one end and nail end at the other tip. The ring is a size 50 and has a ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro 18K Yellow Gold Pearl & Diamond Rope-Detail Cocktail Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Sheet: Finger Size: French 51.5 (US 6) – resizable on request Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (750 ‰) Center Stone: 1 × Cultured pearl, high luster Accent Stones: 12 × Round bri...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet 18k Gold Emerald Cut Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It works well as a cocktail ring or as an alternative engagement ring, and will appeal to collectors looking for an authentic Chaumet diamond ring, emerald-cut diamond ring, or 18k g...
Diamond, 18k 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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