Cartier White Gold Plain Juste un Clou Ring Size 57 B4099200
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stylish 18k white 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. A size 57, this ring has a gros...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Juste un Clou Ring Size 50 B4092600
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow 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 gross...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Mid Century diamond 18k white gold eternity band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set in cool 18k white gold and bearing both a French purity hallmark and a maker's mark, the ring carries the quiet assurance of documented French craftsmanship — details that speak ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
majestic ring with flower in 14k yellow gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the dreamlike beauty of this captivating ring, delicately set in 14k yellow gold. The heart of this exquisite piece is adorned with a stunning pate-à-pate-inspire...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Diamond 18 Karat White Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white and yellow gold. A delicate antique solitaire ring, it is adorned with a brilliant-cut diamond set in eight prongs at its center.
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Graduated Diamond Demi-Alliance Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A timeless celebration of elegance, this half-eternity band is masterfully crafted in warm 18K yellow gold and graced with nine brilliant-cut diamonds that gently taper in size towar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold and Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extra ordinary 18 carat yellow gold custer ring, set with a beautiful, oval-cabochon cut sapphire (16 carats) held by eight spall gold claws. Surrounded by an entourage of rose-cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier White Gold Plain Juste un Clou Ring Size 58 B4099200
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold Juste un Clou ring from Cartier. The modern ring is wrapped around with a nail head at one end and a nail end at the other tip. A size 58, this ring has a gross wei...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early French Victorian (19th Century) Cluster Rose and Table Cut Diamond Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Early French Victorian (19th Century) Cluster Rose Cut and Table Cut Diamond Ring Hand made antique cluster diamond ring with parts in solid 9K Gold with and top of the o...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Silver
Cartier Rose Gold Half Diamond Love Ring Size 50 B4087500
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely 18k rose gold ring from the Love collection, by Cartier. Set with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds in a rubover setting totalling 0.22ct, alternating between the iconic screw ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Turquoise Lucky Alhambra Butterfly Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold turquoise ring from the Lucky Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels. The ring is set with an off-centre butterfly motif and a turquoise inlay that ...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cocktail Ring in 18 carat Yellow gold circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
18 Kt yellow gold ring decorated with a stylized bunch of grapes adorned with 7 pink stones.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Gold Ring with Oval Moonstone Cabochon
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This antique ring features a luminous oval moonstone cabochon set in a warm 18K yellow gold mount. The soft, glowing sheen of the moonstone pairs beautifully with the refined gold be...
Moonstone, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Antique Intaglio Love Signet Ring
By Seal & Scribe
Located in San Diego, CA
18k Yellow Gold Antique Intaglio Love Signet Ring MAKER: Seal & Scribe CIRCA: c. 2023 STYLE: Contemporary METAL: 18K Yellow Gold STONES: Rhodolite CONDITION: New HALLMARKS: ...
Rhodolite, 18k Gold
Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Navette Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian navette ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features rose cut diamonds. Circa 1920. Signed with “18K” Weight: 2.26g Size: 17.75 (US 7.5) IMPORTANT: please a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18 k yellow gold tank ring - real rose cut diamonds - Retro estate bulky ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely bulky Rose Cut diamond ring. This Tank ring is made in 18 k pinkish Yellow gold and marked with a french eagle head mark.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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: 199...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Juste un Clou 18K White Gold Ring – Size 60
By Cartier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Cartier Juste un Clou ring crafted in 18K white gold, an iconic design by the House of Cartier. Inspired by the simple form of a nail transformed into a piece of jewelry, the Juste u...
White Gold
Antique Napoleon III Toi et Moi Ring, 0.50ct Diamond & Pearl, France
Located in Firenze, IT
Toi et Moi ring in yellow gold 750 thousandths and platinum 850 thousandths, centered on a white button pearl and an old-cut diamond, underlined by scrolls set with rose-cut diamonds...
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Louis Vuitton 18K White Gold Diamond Lockit Padlock Charm Ring
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition signs of wear Weight 8.8g Designer LV Exterior Material 18K Gold
White Gold
Heliodor Gold Ring Yellow Beryl Vivid Yellow Art Nouveau style ring 7 size
Located in Berlin, DE
This sculptural 14K yellow gold ring showcases a rare and beautifully saturated natural Heliodor - a golden variety of beryl admired for its luminous, sunlit glow. The crystal displa...
Beryl, Yellow Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emeralds and diamonds in 18-carat gold ring
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Superb ring in 18K yellow gold, set with 13 faceted oval emeralds for a total of approx. 2.17 carats, displaying a lively and vibrant green color. The design is further enhanced with...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Emerald Ring Gold Crystal Unisex Art Nouveau Style
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
This exceptionally fine piece made of 14K gold with the natural colombian Emerald crystal from the Ivy collection is the one of a kind ring that you should not miss. The detailed str...
Beryl, Crystal, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Second-Hand 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigreed Band Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A yellow gold ring, wider at the top and decorated with openwork arabesque motifs, fleurs-de-lis, and gold pearls.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10 Carat Diamond 14k White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
1.10 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring Stunning 1.10 carat oval cut diamond ring on a 14 karat white gold band. Center stone is K SI2. Total Weight: 3.10 grams. Size: 8.5 US
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$503Sale Price|20% Off
18 Carat Gold Ring Adorned with Brilliant Cut Zirconium
Located in Vannes, FR
Certified by a French eagle-head hallmark, this jewel guarantees the quality of 750 thousandths gold, ensuring lasting brilliance and lasting value.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron, Paris Retro gold and diamond airplane ring
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold ring in the form of a stylized airplane with a gold nose and diamond wings, in 18k and platinum. Atw diamonds 1.90 cts. Boucheron, Paris. #47415 * Free shipping * Inclu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
CHANEL Ultra Ring, 18k White Gold & Black Ceramic, 0.22ct 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: 50. Width: 7 mm. Diamond weight: 0.22 carats. Total weight: 9.2...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,391Sale Price|20% Off
Engagement Ring Tourmaline Diamond Rose Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover the dazzlingly elegant Rose Gold Engagement Ring, a true marvel created by the prestigious French Collection of Mesure et Art du Temps.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Delicate 18k yellow gold Cartier ring, with blue sapphires and approx. 0.60ctw in diamonds. Ring size - 5.5, ring top is 6mm wide. Marked: Cartier, 18k, 09-08 (scratched number), 746...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Large Blue Sapphire White Gold Ring Cabochon Gem
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Large 14K white gold ring with natural Blue Sapphire cabochon sapphire origin - Sri-Lanka sapphire weight - 14.25 carats stone measurements - 0.20 х 0.47 x 0.63 in / 5 х 12 х 16 mm r...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet White Gold and Pave Diamond Pinky Ring, Circa 1980
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
This stylish Chaumet dome ring in white gold and pave white diamonds was made in France circa 1980.
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Rutilated Quartz Wide White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Rutilated Quartz Wide Band Ring by Cartier. With 1 x Rutilated Quartz Details: Ring Size: 6.75 US, Europe 54 Width: 14mm Weight: 18.9 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Cart...
Quartz, 18k Gold
Modern Second-Hand 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Band Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This modern ring is adorned with an openwork leaf motif on the front, which is slightly curved and sloping, and decorated with smooth gold on either side.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold and Diamond 'Mahango Panthère' Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Gold and Diamond 'Mahango Panthère' Ring is an exquisite masterpiece of jewelry craftsmanship.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k tri-color gold retro ballerina diamond ring 1950's
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A unique retro ring, designed in an elegant ballerina style with a distinctive domed silhouette. The top is set with 13 intermediate-cut diamonds, complemented by approximately 40 Sw...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Kai Rose De France 3.00 ctw Amethyst & Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Delicate yet full of character, this 14K solid gold ring showcases a mesmerizing Rose De France lavender amethyst at its center, framed by soft pink sapphires in a floral-inspired si...
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
18K White Gold Marguerite Ruby & Diamond Flower Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This exquisite “Marguerite” ring channels timeless floral elegance with a vibrant ruby at its heart, surrounded by a halo of sparkling white diamonds that mimic the petals of a daisy...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear-Shaped Diamond with French-Cut Ruby Halo and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pear-Shaped Diamond with French-Cut Ruby Halo and Diamond Ring Description: This ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold and features a sophisticated pear-shaped design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Retro Diamond 18 Karat Godron Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold . This charming retro ring has a godronned design that slopes downwards, with a brilliant-cut diamond set in the center on 2x4 platinum prongs.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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
C de Cartier Gold Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Classic C de Cartier 18k white gold wide band ring in size 6.5, ring is 13mm wide, with approx. 0.35ctw in diamonds. Marked: 823256, 52, Cartier, 750. Weight - 11.7 grams.
Diamond, Gold
Cartier Black Pearl 18k White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Brand Cartier Serial No. N****** Date 2001 ____________________________________________...
Black Pearl, White Gold
Vintage 2.16 Carat Diamond and 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the exterior of the shank with the French maker's mark and the fineness mark for 18k gold (eagle's head).
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 3.75Ct Diamond and White Gold Full Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The vintage ring is hallmarked to the side of the setting with the French 18k gold mark (eagle's head).
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Orange Multicolor Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
A vibrant and highly distinctive cocktail ring crafted in 18-karat rose gold, featuring a striking 2.19-carat orange sapphire as its centerpiece. The orange sapphire is enhanced by ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Chanel Diamond Large White Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Large Flower Ring by Chanel. With round brilliant cut diamonds E color VVS2 clarity total weight 2.50ct .50ct in the middle comes with GIA certificate VVS1 cl...
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Opening Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Rare yellow gold antique ring, it is formed of 2 rings imbricated one in the other and chiselled on all their turn.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18k Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Citrine and Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
B5111 Y1 for Van Cleef & Arpels, with French assay marks for 18k gold and the French makers mark for: André Vassort.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 2.00 Carat Repurposed French Cut Diamond Band - Size 5
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in our 18k Yellow Gold Repurposed French Cut Diamond Band. Expertly crafted from repurposed french cut diamonds and on 18k yellow gold, these rings are both sustainable and s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Majestic emerald diamond ring 18k yellow gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Enter the world of enchantment with this dreamy and alluring yellow gold emerald ring, capturing hearts with its irresistible charm. At the heart of this exquisite jewelry piece lie...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold 5.09 Carat Morganite and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
A spectacular and feminine cocktail ring crafted in 18-karat rose gold, centered with a beautiful 5.09-carat morganite. The soft and luminous morganite is surrounded by an elegant c...
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold 2.41 Carat Repurposed French Cut Diamond Band - Size 5
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in our 18k Yellow Gold Repurposed French Cut Diamond Band. Expertly crafted from repurposed french cut diamonds and on 18k yellow gold, these rings are both sustainable and s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Recycled Yellow Gold Eboris Paved Ring with Diamond by MAZARIN
Located in Geneve, CH
Recycled Yellow Gold Eboris Paved Ring with Diamond by MAZARIN Dimensions: - Materials: 5.8 g of recycled yellow gold 750/1000, Total diamonds weight of 0.5 carat.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Ring with Garnets and Opals
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This vintage 18K yellow gold ring features an elegant vertical arrangement of two deep red garnets accented by two small opals. The gemstones are set on a sculptural, textured gold b...
Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold
Curved Recycled Gold Diamond Contemporary Eboris Duchess Ring by MAZARIN
Located in Geneve, CH
Available in yellow, white and pink gold. A ring surrounding the finger with a supple line of polished gold and linked at its extremities by a diamond.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Tourbillon Rubies Ring in 18k Yellow Gold by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Tourbillon Rubies Ring in 18k Yellow Gold by MARIANNE CANARELLI. Dimensions: Available upon request.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tourbillon Emeralds Ring in 18k Yellow Gold by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Tourbillon Emeralds Ring in 18k Yellow Gold by MARIANNE CANARELLI. Dimensions: Available upon request.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Paris Tsouka 18k Gold Flexible Sapphire Teardrop Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The warm 18k gold contrasts with the cooler sapphires, making it a versatile piece to mix with other yellow gold rings, sapphire engagement rings, or French designer jewelry in a col...
Sapphire, 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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